Two spherical conductors $A$ and $B$ of radii $1\ mm$ and $2\  mm$ are separated by a distance of $5\ cm$ and are uniformly charged. If the spheres are connected by a conducting wire then in equilibrium condition, the ratio of the magnitude of the electric fields at the surfaces of spheres $A$ and $B$ is

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  • A

    $4 : 1$

  • B

    $1:2$

  • C

    $2:1$

  • D

    $1:4$

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