Two Objects, M₁ and M₂, Both of Mass M, Are

Two objects, m₁ and m₂, both of mass m, are place on a horizontal platform which is rotating at a constant angular velocity. m₁ is located at a distance R from the axis of rotation and m₂ is located at a R. The centripetal acceleration of mass m₁ ____ to the centripetal acceleration of m₂.

A) is less than
B) is equal to
C) is greater than
D) depends how fast it is rotating
E) unable to tell

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