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The centre of mass of two particles system lies

A

on the line perpendicular to the line joining the particles

B

on a point outside the line joining the particles

C

on the line joining the particles

D

none of the above

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C
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  • Statement-1 : The centre of mass of a two particle system lies on the line joining the two particles, being closer to the heavier particle. Statement-2 : Product of mass of one particle and its distance from centre of mass is numerically equal to product of mass of other particle and its distance from centre of mass.

    A
    Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True,
    Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1.
    B
    Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True,
    Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1
    C
    Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False
    D
    Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is False

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    R
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    R/2
    C
    zero
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