Q63 / 90 · JEE Main 2023 (15 Apr Shift 1) · Physics

Two identical particles each of mass m go round a circle of radius a under the action of their mutual gravitational attraction. The angular speed of each particle will be : 

  • A
    Gma3
  • B
    Gm8a3
  • Correct answer
    C
    Gm4a3
  • D
    Gm2a3

Solution

The gravitational force FG between the particles is given by

FG=Gm22a2= Gm24a2   ...1

The centripetal force FC of each particle can be written as

FC=mω2a   ...2

Under balanced condition, equate equation (1) and equation (2) and simplify to obtain the angular speed of each particle.

mω2a=Gm24a2⇒ω2=Gm4a3⇒ω=Gm4a3

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

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