$A$ ball $A$ of mass $m$ falls to the surface of the earth from infinity. Another ball $B$ of mass $2m$ falls to the earth from a height equal to six times the radius of the earth. The ratio of the velocities of $A$ and $B$ on reaching the earth is:

  • A
    $\sqrt{\frac{6}{5}}$
  • B
    $\sqrt{\frac{5}{6}}$
  • C
    $1$
  • D
    $\sqrt{\frac{7}{6}}$

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