Star $A$ has radius $r$ and surface temperature $T$,while star $B$ has radius $4r$ and surface temperature $T/2$. The ratio of the power radiated by the two stars,$P_A : P_B$,is:

  • A
    $16:1$
  • B
    $1:16$
  • C
    $1:1$
  • D
    $1:4$

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