The mean free path of molecules in an ideal gas $A$ is half that of another ideal gas $B$. The diameter of the spherical molecules of gas $A$ is twice the diameter of the molecules of gas $B$. If number densities of the gases $A$ and $B$ are $n_A$ and $n_B$, respectively, then the correct option is :

  • A
    $n_A = n_B$
  • B
    $n_A = 2n_B$
  • C
    $n_A = \frac{1}{4}n_B$
  • D
    $n_A = \frac{1}{2}n_B$

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