Two particles of mass m1 and m2 are approaching towards each other under their mutual gravitational field. If the speed of the particle is v, the speed of the center of mass of the system is equal to:
A
m1m2v
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B
zero
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C
(m1−m2)vm1+m2
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D
m2m1v
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Solution
The correct option is D zero Taking both particles as a system,
Fext=0
as mutual gravitational force becomes internal force here.