A simple angular velocity with two spheres problem

[dennislam]

Homework Statement

Two masses have same mass m, both of them are tied by a string and put in a hollow cylinder.
When the cylinder start to rotate until the angular speed is ω.
The tension in the string is T and the string breaks, both masses move away from the axis in the hollow cylinder.

Homework Equations

T=mrω^2

The Attempt at a Solution

I have no idea about whether the tension T is equal to mrω^2 or 2mrω^2 (since there is two masses)
Please help!
sorry for my bad english

 

[BvU]

If you pull a spring with a force F, the spring pulls back with a force F. The tension in the spring is F, not 2F.
Same with a rope. In the situation described, but e.g. also if the rope hangs over a pulley and the two masses both pull down with ##mg##. Tension is ##mg##, not ##2mg##