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Two particles of equal mass go around a circle of radius R under the action of their mutual gravitational attraction. The speed v of each particle is

A

`sqrt((Gm)/(R))`

B

`sqrt((Gm)/(4R))`

C

`sqrt((Gm)/(3R))`

D

`sqrt((Gm)/(2R))`

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The correct Answer is:
B


`(Gm^(2))/(4R^(2))=(mV^(2))/(R)=V=sqrt((GM)/(4R))`
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