The ratio of the radius of gyration of a hollow sphere to that of a solid cylinder of equal mass,for the moment of inertia about their diameter axis $AB$ as shown in the figure,is $\sqrt{\frac{8}{x}}$. The value of $x$ is:

  • A
    $34$
  • B
    $17$
  • C
    $67$
  • D
    $51$

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