Three concentric metallic spherical shells of radii $R, 2 R, 3 R$, are given charges $Q_1, Q_2, Q_3$, respectively. It is found that the surface charge densities on the outer surfaces of the shells are equal. Then, the ratio of the charges given to the shells, $Q_1: Q_2: Q_3$, is

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  • A

    $1: 2: 3$

  • B

    $1: 4: 9$

  • C

    $1: 3: 5$

  • D

    $1: 8: 18$

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