Question

The reduced mass of two particles having masses $m$ and $2m$ is

• A. $2m$
• B. $3m$
• C. $\frac{2m}{3}$
• D. $\frac{m}{2}$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Reduced mass $=\frac{m\times 2m}{m+2m}$
$=\frac{2m}{3}$