Two particles of equal masses are revolving in circular paths of radii r1 and r2 respectively with the same speed. The ratio of their centripetal forces is
A
r2r1
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B
√r2r1
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C
(r1)(r2)2
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D
(r2)(r1)2
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Solution
The correct option is A
r2r1
F = mv2r.If m and v are constants then F ∝1r F1F2 = r2r1