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Two spheres of masses 2M and M are initially at rest at a distance R apart. Due to mutual force of attraction, they approach each other. When they are at separation `R//2`, the acceleration of the centre of mass of spheres would be

A

`2 GM//D^(2)`

B

`4 GM//D^(2)`

C

`8 GM//D^(2)`

D

Zero

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