The ratio of the moments of inertia of two uniform rings of radii $R$ and $nR$ about an axis passing through their centers and perpendicular to their planes is $1 : 8$. What is the value of $n$?

  • A
    $3$
  • B
    $2\sqrt{2}$
  • C
    $2$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{2}$

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