When the atomic number of the first target is $Z_1 = 64$ and the atomic number of the second target is $Z_2 = 80$,the approximate ratio of the wavelengths of the $K_{\alpha,1}$ and $K_{\alpha,2}$ radiations is .......

  • A
    $\frac{1}{4}$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{16}$
  • C
    $\frac{2}{\sqrt{5}}$
  • D
    $\frac{25}{16}$

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