If the frequency of the $K_\alpha$ line of an element with $Z = 64$ is $\nu_\alpha$ and the frequency of the $K_\alpha$ line of an element with $Z = 80$ is $\nu'_\alpha$,then the ratio of their frequencies is:

  • A
    $16/25$
  • B
    $2/5$
  • C
    $4/5$
  • D
    $25/16$

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