Three concentric metallic spherical shells of radii $R, 2R, 3R$, are given charges $Q_1, Q_2, Q_3$, respectively. It is found that the surface charge densities on the outer surfaces of the shells are equal. Then, the ratio of the charges given to the shells, $Q_1 : Q_2 : Q_3$ is
  • A$1 : 2 : 3$
  • B$1 : 3 : 5$
  • C$1 : 4 : 9$
  • D$1 : 8 : 18$
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