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Two particles of mass `m_(1)` and `m_(2)`, approach each other due to their mutual gravitational attraction only. Then

A

accelerations of both the particles are equal.

B

acceleration of the particle of mass `m_(1)` is proportional to `m_(1)`.

C

acceleration of the particle of mass `m_(1)` is proportional to `m_(2)`.

D

acceleration of the particle of mass `m_(1)` is inversely proportional to `m_(1)`.

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