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Consider a two-particle system with the particle 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 be second particle be moved so as to keep the centre of mass at the same position?

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