Consider a two particle system with particles having masses `m_(1)andm_(2)`. If the first particle is pushed towards the centre of mass through a distance d, by what distance should the second particle be moved, so as to keep the centre of mass at the same position?

Options

A. `(m_(2))/(m_(1)) d`
B. `(m_(1))/(m_(1) + m_(2)) d`
C. `(m_(1))/(m_(2)) d`
D. d

Answer

C

Explanation

Here `m_(1)d = m_(2)x rArr x = (m_(1))/(m_(2))d`