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The center of mass of a system of two particles divides the distance between them.

A

in inverse ratio of square of masses of particles.

B

in direct ratio of square of masses of particles.

C

in inverse ratio of masses of particles.

D

in direct ratio of masses of particles.

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`r alpha 1/m`
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