In a hydrogen atom,if $V_n$ and $V_p$ are the orbital velocities in the $n^{\text{th}}$ and $p^{\text{th}}$ orbits respectively,then the ratio $V_p : V_n$ is:

  • A
    $p : n$
  • B
    $n : p$
  • C
    $p^2 : n^2$
  • D
    $n^2 : p^2$

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