$64$ small drops of mercury, each of radius $ r$ and charge $q$ coalesce to form a big drop. The ratio of the surface density of charge of each small drop with that of the big drop is

  • A

    $1:64$

  • B

    $64:1$

  • C

    $4:1$

  • D

    $1:4$

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