If the radius of curvature of the path of two particles of same masses are in the ratio 1 : 2, then in order to have constant centripetal force, their velocity, should be in the ratio of
A
1 : 4
B
4 : 1
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
The centripetal force, 
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