The radius of gyration of a solid sphere of radius $R$ and mass $M$ about its diameter is $K_d$ and that about a tangent of a solid sphere is $K_t$. The ratio of $K_d$ to $K_t$ is

  • A
    $(7/5)^{1/2}$
  • B
    $(7/2)^{1/2}$
  • C
    $(2/7)^{1/2}$
  • D
    $(2/5)^{1/2}$

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