The capacitance of an isolated sphere of radius $r_1$ is increased by $5$ times,when it is enclosed by an earthed concentric sphere of radius $r_2$. The ratio of their radii is

  • A
    $\frac{4}{5}$
  • B
    $\frac{5}{4}$
  • C
    $\frac{5}{1}$
  • D
    $\frac{3}{5}$

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