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Two identical particles move towards each other with velocity 2v and v respectively. The velocity of centre of mass is

A

V

B

`V//3`

C

`V//2`

D

Zero

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C
`V_(cm) = (m_(1)v_(1) + m_(2)v_(2))/(m_(1) + m_(2)) =(m(2v) + m(-v))/(2m) = V/2`
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