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Two stones of masses m and 2m are whirled in horizontal circles, the heavier one in the radius `r/2` and the lighter one in radius r. The tangential speed of lighter stone is n times that of the value of heavier stone when they experience same centripetal forces. The value of n is

A

1

B

2

C

3

D

4

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B
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