If the electric field intensity at a distance $x$ on the axis of a dipole is equal to the electric field intensity at a distance $y$ on its equatorial line,then the ratio $x:y$ is:

  • A
    $1:1$
  • B
    $1:\sqrt{2}$
  • C
    $1:2$
  • D
    $\sqrt[3]{2}:1$

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