1. **Problem statement:**
A pulley has two rims with radii $R_1$ (inner) and $R_2$ (outer). Two blocks with masses $m_1$ and $m_2$ hang from strings wrapped around these rims. The system is in rotational equilibrium. We need to find the correct equation relating $R_1$, $R_2$, $m_1$, and $m_2$.
2. **Concept:**
For rotational equilibrium, the net torque on the pulley must be zero. Torque $\tau$ is given by:
$$\tau = r \times F$$
where $r$ is the radius and $F$ is the force (weight of the block here).
3. **Forces:**
The force due to each block is its weight:
$$F_1 = m_1 g, \quad F_2 = m_2 g$$
where $g$ is acceleration due to gravity.
4. **Torque balance:**
Since the pulley is in equilibrium, the clockwise torque equals the counterclockwise torque:
$$R_1 F_1 = R_2 F_2$$
Substitute forces:
$$R_1 m_1 g = R_2 m_2 g$$
5. **Simplify:**
Cancel $g$ from both sides:
$$\cancel{g} R_1 m_1 = \cancel{g} R_2 m_2$$
So,
$$R_1 m_1 = R_2 m_2$$
6. **Conclusion:**
The correct equation is option B:
$$R_1 m_1 = R_2 m_2$$
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