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Two stones of masses m and 2m are whirled in horizontal circles, the heavier one in radius r2 and the lighter one in radius r. The tangential speed of lighter stone is n times that of the tangential speed of the heavier stone. They are reported to experience the same centripetal force. The value of n is, 

PhysicsMotion In Two DimensionsNEETNEET 2015 (Phase 2)
Options:
  • A 3
  • B 4
  • C 1
  • D 2
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The correct answer is: 2
Fcplight=Fcpheavy

So, equating the centripetal forces, 

mv12r=2mv22r2

So, v1=2v2

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