Q163 / 200 · Manipal (MET) 2010 · Physics

Two cars $A$ and $B$ move along a concentric circular path of radius $r_A$ and $r_B$ with velocities $v_A$ and $v_B$ maintaining constant distance, then $\frac{v_A}{v_B}$ is equal to

  • A
    $\frac{r_B}{r_A}$
  • Correct answer
    B
    $\frac{r_A}{r_B}$
  • C
    $\frac{r_A^2}{r_B^2}$
  • D
    $\frac{r_B^2}{r_A^2}$

Solution

Angular velocity $\omega$ is constant. $\therefore v \propto r \text { or } \frac{v_A}{v_B}=\frac{r_A}{r_B}$

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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