Two objects are moving on a surface.The center of mass exists only if -

the two objects are physically connected

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the surface is level

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the surface is frictionless

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There is always a center of mass.

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Solution

The correct option is D There is always a center of mass.
In a two particle system, Center of Mass will always be there. The position will depend on the masses obviously.

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