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The center of mass of a system of two particles divides the distance between them.

A

In inverse ratio of square of masses

B

In direct ratio of square of masses of particles

C

In inverse ratio of masses of particles

D

In direct ratio of masses of particles

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  • The centre of mass of a system of two particle of masses m_1 and m_2 is at a distance d_1 from mass m_1 and at a distance d_2 from mass m_2 such that.

    A
    `d_1/d_2 = m_2/m_1`
    B
    `d_1/d_2 = m_1/m_2`
    C
    `d_1/d_2 = m_1/m_1 + m_2`
    D
    `d_1/d_2 = m_2/m_1 + m_2`

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