Two spherical bodies of radii $r_1$ and $r_2$ have surface temperatures $T_1$ and $T_2$ respectively. They radiate the same power. The ratio $r_1/r_2$ is . . . . . .

  • A
    $(\frac{T_2}{T_1})^2$
  • B
    $(\frac{T_1}{T_2})^2$
  • C
    $(\frac{T_2^3}{T_1^3})$
  • D
    $(\frac{T_1^4}{T_2^4})$

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