The radioactive sources $A$ and $B$ of half lives of $2\, hr$ and $4\, hr$ respectively, initially contain the same number of radioactive atoms. At the end of $2\, hours,$ their rates of disintegration are in the ratio :

  • A

    $4 : 1$

  • B

    $2 : 1$

  • C

    $\sqrt{2} : 1$

  • D

    $1 : 1$

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