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Consider a two particle system with particles having masses `m_1 and m_2` if the first particle is pushed towards the centre of mass through a distance d, by what distance should the second particle is moved, so as to keep the center of mass at the same position?

A

`(m_(2))/(m_(1))d`

B

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

C

`(m_(1))/(m_(2))`d

D

d

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