Two stars $A$ and $B$ radiate maximum energy at wavelengths $3.9 \times 10^{-7} \text{ m}$ and $5.2 \times 10^{-7} \text{ m}$ respectively. The ratio of the temperature of star $A$ to that of star $B$ will be

  • A
    $2:3$
  • B
    $3:2$
  • C
    $3:4$
  • D
    $4:3$

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