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?

Options

A. d
B. `(m_(2))/(m_(1))d`
C. `(m_(1))/(m_(1)+m_(2))d`
D. `(m_(1))/(m_(2))d`

Answer

D