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Two bodies of masses 4 kg and 2 kg are moving with velocities `2ms^(-1) and 10ms^(-1)` towards each other due to gravitational attraction, what is the velocity of their centre of mass?

A

`5ms^(-1)`

B

`6ms^(-1)`

C

`8ms^(-1)`

D

zero.

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The correct Answer is:
D
Under mutual attraction the centre of mass remains at rest.
Correct choice is (d).
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