If the radii of circular paths of two particles of same mass are in the ratio of $1: 2$, then to have a constant centripetal force, the ratio of their speeds should be

  • A
    $4: 1$
  • B
    $1: \sqrt{2}$
  • C
    $1: 4$
  • D
    $\sqrt{2}: 1$

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