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Two particles of masses 2 kg and 4 kg are approaching each other with acceleration `1 ms^(-2)` and `2 ms^(-2)`, respectively, on a smooth horizontal surface. Find the acceleration of center of mass of the system.

A

`1ms^(2)`

B

`10ms^(-2)`

C

`5ms^(-2)`

D

`15ms^(-2)`

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