Stones of masses m and 2m move in horizontal circles. The heavier stone travels radius r/2 and the lighter travels radius r. If their required centripetal forces are equal, the lighter stone's tangential speed is n times the heavier stone's speed. Find n.

Physics · Circular Motion · centripital force and centrifugal force

AIPMT July 2015NEET

Stones of masses m and 2m move in horizontal circles. The heavier stone travels radius r/2 and the lighter travels radius r. If their required centripetal forces are equal, the lighter stone's tangential speed is n times the heavier stone's speed. Find n.

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