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Position vectors of two equal masses with respect to the origin are `veca` and `vecb` respectively. Position vector of the centre of mass of these masses is

A

`veca+vecb`

B

`(veca+vecb)/(2)`

C

`vecaxxvecb`

D

`(vecb-veca)/(2)`

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