The frequency of a sonometer wire is $100 Hz$. When the weights producing the tensions are completely immersed in water, the frequency becomes $80 Hz$ and on immersing the weights in a certain liquid, the frequency becomes $60 Hz$. The specific gravity of the liquid is 
  • A$1.42$
  • B$1.77$
  • C$1.82$
  • D$1.21$
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