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Two racing cars of masses m(1) and m(2)...

Two racing cars of masses `m_(1)` and `m_(2)` are moving in circles of radii `r_(1)` and `r_2` respectively. Their speeds are such that each makes a complete circle in the same time t. The ratio of the angular speed of the first to the second car is

A

`r_(1) :r_(2)`

B

`m_(1) : m_(2)`

C

`1:1`

D

`m_(1)m_(2) : r_(1)r_(2)`

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To solve the problem of finding the ratio of the angular speed of the first car to the second car, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Angular Speed**: Angular speed (ω) is defined as the angle covered per unit time. For an object moving in a circular path, it can be expressed as: \[ \omega = \frac{2\pi}{T} \] where \(T\) is the time period of one complete revolution. 2. **Identifying the Time Periods**: According to the problem, both cars complete their circular paths in the same time \(t\). Thus, we can denote: \[ T_1 = T_2 = t \] 3. **Calculating Angular Speeds**: Now, we can calculate the angular speeds for both cars: - For the first car (mass \(m_1\)): \[ \omega_1 = \frac{2\pi}{T_1} = \frac{2\pi}{t} \] - For the second car (mass \(m_2\)): \[ \omega_2 = \frac{2\pi}{T_2} = \frac{2\pi}{t} \] 4. **Finding the Ratio of Angular Speeds**: Now, we can find the ratio of the angular speeds: \[ \frac{\omega_1}{\omega_2} = \frac{\frac{2\pi}{t}}{\frac{2\pi}{t}} = \frac{2\pi}{t} \times \frac{t}{2\pi} = 1 \] 5. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the ratio of the angular speed of the first car to the second car is: \[ \omega_1 : \omega_2 = 1 : 1 \] ### Final Answer: The ratio of the angular speed of the first car to the second car is \(1 : 1\). ---
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