Two isolated metallic solid spheres of radii $R$ and $2R$ are charged such that both have the same charge density $\sigma$. The spheres are then connected by a thin conducting wire. If the new charge density of the bigger sphere is $\sigma^{\prime}$,then the ratio $\frac{\sigma^{\prime}}{\sigma}$ is:

  • A
    $\frac{9}{4}$
  • B
    $\frac{4}{3}$
  • C
    $\frac{5}{3}$
  • D
    $\frac{5}{6}$

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