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  4. Two particles of masses m1 and m2 ( with m1>m2 ), initially at rest, move towards each other under an inverse square law force of attraction. Choose the correct statement about the center of mass (CM)

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Q. Two particles of masses $ {{m}_{1}} $ and $ {{m}_{2}} $ ( with $ {{m}_{1}}>{{m}_{2}} $ ), initially at rest, move towards each other under an inverse square law force of attraction. Choose the correct statement about the center of mass (CM)

AMUAMU 1996

Solution:

: The centre of mass of the system of two objects remains unchanged in the absence of external forces.