NEET2015PhysicsMotion in Two DimensionsActual
Two stones of masses m and 2 m are whirled in horizontal circles, the heavier one in radius r 2 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,
Options
- A3
- B4
- C1
- D2
Correct answer
D. 2
Step-by-step solution
F c p l i g h t = F c p h e a v y So, equating the centripetal forces, m v 1 2 r = 2 m v 2 2 r 2 So, v 1 = 2 v 2