Two spheres $S_1$ and $S_2$ have same radii but temperatures $T_1$ and $T_2$ respectively. Their emissive power is same and emissivity in the ratio $1:4$. Then the ratio $T_1: T_2$ is

  • A
    $2: 1$
  • B
    $\sqrt{2}: 1$
  • C
    $1: \sqrt{2}$
  • D
    $1: 2$

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