$\sqrt{d_{1}}$ and $\sqrt{d_{2}}$ are the impact parameters corresponding to scattering angles $60^{\circ}$ and $90^{\circ}$ respectively,when an $\alpha$-particle is approaching a gold nucleus. For $d_{1} = x d_{2}$,the value of $x$ will be . . . . . .

  • A
    $3$
  • B
    $4$
  • C
    $5$
  • D
    $7$

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