$A$ spherical capacitor has an outer sphere of radius $5 \text{ cm}$ and an inner sphere of radius $2 \text{ cm}$. When the inner sphere is earthed,its capacity is $C_1$,and when the outer sphere is earthed,its capacity is $C_2$. Then $\frac{C_1}{C_2}$ is

  • A
    $\frac{5}{2}$
  • B
    $\frac{2}{5}$
  • C
    $\frac{7}{3}$
  • D
    $\frac{3}{7}$

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