Particle X of mass moves in a circle of radius with frequency

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Force and Translational Dynamics · Force and Translational Dynamics

Problem

Particle X of mass

m

moves in a circle of radius

r

with frequency

\nu

. Particle Y of mass

2m

moves in a circle of radius

\dfrac{r}{2}

with frequency

2\nu

. The ratio of their centripetal forces

\dfrac{F_Y}{F_X}

is (a)

2

(b)

1

(c)

4

(d)

8