Two Objects, M₁ and M₂, Both of Mass M, Are

question 21

Multiple Choice

Two objects, m₁ and m₂, both of mass m, are placed on a horizontal platform that is rotating at a constant angular velocity. m₁ is located at a distance R from the axis of rotation and m₂ is located at a R. The centripetal acceleration of mass m₁ ____ to the centripetal acceleration of m₂.

• A) is less than
• B) is equal to
• C) is greater than
• D) depends how fast it is rotating
• E) Unable to tell.

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