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Two equal masses are situated at a separation `r_(0)` One of them is imparted a velocity `v_(0)=sqrt((GM)/r_(0))` perpendicular to the line joining them both are free to move Treating motion only under mutual gravitational force find the ratio of maximum and minimum separation between them. [Hint Solve in CM frame]

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