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Two particles of mass M and 2M are at a distance D apart. Under their mutual force of attraction they start moving towards each other. The acceleration of their centre of mass when they are D/2 apart is:

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2GM/D2
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4GM/D2
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8GM/D2
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D
Zero
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Solution

The correct option is D Zero
The acceleration of center of mass is zero.

Since, the motion is due to mutual attraction the center of mass will not change.

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