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The reduced mass of two particles having masses 4m and 2m is

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2m
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3m
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4m3
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m2
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Solution

The correct option is C 4m3
Given that,
m1=4m
m2=2m
Reduced mass of the two particles =μ=m1m2m1+m2
Substitute the value in the equation -
μ=4m×2m4m+2m
=8m26m
=4m3

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