The maximum electron density of the ionosphere layer in the morning is $10^{10} \ m^{-3}$. At noon,the maximum electron density increases to $2 \times 10^{10} \ m^{-3}$. What is the ratio of the critical frequency at noon to the critical frequency in the morning?

  • A
    $2.82$
  • B
    $1.414$
  • C
    $2$
  • D
    $4$

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