$A$ sphere '$1$' with radius $R$ has charge $q$. Sphere '$2$' with radius $3R$ is far from sphere '$1$' and is initially uncharged. If the two spheres are now connected with a thin conducting wire,then the ratio $\frac{\sigma_1}{\sigma_2}$ of the surface charge densities is

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $2.5$
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $9$

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