Two particles of masses m1 and m2(m1>m2) attract each other with a force inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. If the particles are initially held at the rest and then released, the centre of mass will
A
move towards m1
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B
move towards m2
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C
remains at rest
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D
nothing can be said
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Solution
The correct option is C remains at rest Center of mass maintain its original state and he the center remains at rest.