If the ratio of the radii of two wires of the same material is $1 : 2$ and the ratio of the current flowing through them is $4 : 1$,what is the ratio of their drift velocities?

  • A
    $16 : 1$
  • B
    $1 : 16$
  • C
    $1 : 1$
  • D
    $4 : 1$

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