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Two objects which are initally at rest, move towards each other under the action of their internal attraction. If their speeds are 4 v and 2 v at any instant, then the speed of centre of mass of the system will be

A

2v

B

zero

C

v

D

1.5 v

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b
No. External force is acting on the C.M. Of system. It remains at rest. The speed of CM is zero.
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