Two particles of equal masses are revolving in circular paths of radii ${r_1}$ and ${r_2}$ respectively with the same speed. The ratio of their centripetal forces is

  • A

    $\frac{{{r_2}}}{{{r_1}}}$

  • B

    $\sqrt {\frac{{{r_2}}}{{{r_1}}}} $

  • C

    ${\left( {\frac{{{r_1}}}{{{r_2}}}} \right)^2}$

  • D

    ${\left( {\frac{{{r_2}}}{{{r_1}}}} \right)^2}$

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