Two uniformly charged spherical conductors $A$ and $B$ of radii $5 \ mm$ and $10 \ mm$ are separated by a distance of $2 \ cm$. If the spheres are connected by a conducting wire,then in equilibrium condition,the ratio of the magnitudes of the electric fields at the surface of the sphere $A$ and $B$ will be.

  • A
    $1:2$
  • B
    $2:1$
  • C
    $1:1$
  • D
    $1:4$

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