$v_1$ and $v_2$ are the velocities of sound at the same temperature in two monoatomic gases of densities $\rho_1$ and $\rho_2$ respectively. If $\frac{\rho_1}{\rho_2} = \frac{1}{4}$,then the ratio of velocities $v_1$ and $v_2$ will be

  • A
    $1:2$
  • B
    $4:1$
  • C
    $2:1$
  • D
    $1:4$

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