Two particles of masses 1.0 kg and 2.0 kg are placed at a separation of 50 cm. Assuming that the only forces acting on the particles are their mutual gravitation find the initial acceleration of the two particles.

Explanation

To solve the problem of finding the initial acceleration of two particles due to their mutual gravitational attraction, we can follow these steps:

### Step-by-Step Solution:

1. **Identify the masses and separation**:
- Let mass \( M = 2.0 \, \text{kg} \) (larger mass).
- Let mass \( m = 1.0 \, \text{kg} \) (smaller mass).
- The separation \( r = 50 \, \text{cm} = 0.5 \, \text{m} \).
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