$A$ glass prism deviates the red and violet rays through $9^{\circ}$ and $11^{\circ}$ respectively. $A$ second prism of equal angle deviates them through $11^{\circ}$ and $13^{\circ}$ respectively. The ratio of dispersive power of the second prism to the first prism is

  • A
    $5: 6$
  • B
    $6: 5$
  • C
    $9: 13$
  • D
    $13: 9$

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