A body $A$ starts from rest with an acceleration ${a_1}$. After $2$ seconds, another body $B$ starts from rest with an acceleration ${a_2}$. If they travel equal distances in the $5$th second, after the start of $A$, then the ratio ${a_1}:{a_2}$ is equal to

  • [AIIMS 2001]
  • A

    $5:9$

  • B

    $5:7$

  • C

    $9:5$

  • D

    $9:7$

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