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If one of the particles is heavier than mass other, to which side will their centre of mass shift?

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The centre of mass will shift closer to the heavier particle.
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    A
    `0.2m`
    B
    `0.5 m`
    C
    `0.4 m`
    D
    `0.3m`

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    `l/(6sqrt(2))`
    C
    `l/(sqrt(2))`
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    `veca`
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