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Two bodies of masses `m_(1)` and `m_(2)` are separated by a distance R. The distance of the centre of mass of the bodies from the mass `m_(1)` is

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`(m_(2)R)/(m_(1)+m_(2))`

B

`(m_(1)R)/(m_(1)+m_(2))`

C

`(m_(1)m_(2))/(m_(1)+m_(2))R`

D

`(m_(1)+m_(2))/(m_(1))R`

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