The ratio of the radius of gyration of a solid sphere of mass $M$ and radius $R$ about its own axis to the radius of gyration of a thin hollow sphere of the same mass and radius about its axis is:

  • A
    $5: 2$
  • B
    $\sqrt{3}: \sqrt{5}$
  • C
    $5: 3$
  • D
    $2: 5$

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