$A$ charged spherical conductor of radius $R$ is connected momentarily to another uncharged spherical conductor of radius $r$ by means of a thin conducting wire. Then,the ratio of the surface charge density of the first to the second conductor is:

  • A
    $R: r^2$
  • B
    $R: r$
  • C
    $r: R$
  • D
    $1: 1$

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