$A$ solid cylinder and a solid sphere having the same mass and radius roll down on the same smooth inclined plane. The ratio of the acceleration of the cylinder $(a_c)$ to that of the sphere $(a_s)$ is

  • A
    $14/15$
  • B
    $15/14$
  • C
    $7/5$
  • D
    $5/7$

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