Two objects, m₁ and m₂, both of mass m, are placed 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 tangential acceleration of mass m₁ ____ the tangential acceleration of m₂. A) is less than B) is equal to C) is greater than D) is independent of E) Unable to tell.

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Since the platform is rotating at a constant angular velocity, there is no change in the speed of the masses along the circular path, meaning the tangential acceleration for both m₁ and m₂ is zero.

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