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Two bodies of mass `m_(1) and m_(2)` are initially at rest placed infinite distance apart. They are then allowed to move towards each other under mutual gravitational attaction. Show that their relative velocity of approach at separation r betweeen them is
`v=sqrt(2G(m_(1)+m_(2)))/(r)`

A

`sqrt((2Gm)/d)`

B

`sqrt((4Gm)/d)`

C

`sqrt(d/(2G))*1/m`

D

`sqrt(2G/(d))*m`

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