Star $S_1$ emits maximum radiation of wavelength $420 \, nm$ and the star $S_2$ emits maximum radiation of wavelength $560 \, nm$. What is the ratio of the temperature of $S_1$ and $S_2$?

  • A
    $4/3$
  • B
    $(4/3)^{1/4}$
  • C
    $3/4$
  • D
    $(3/4)^{1/2}$

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