Two spherical bodies of mass 
and 
and radii 
and 
are released in free space with initial separation between their centers equal to 
. If they attract each other due to gravitational force only, then the distance covered by the smaller body before collision is
A
7. 
B
1. 
C
2. 
D
4. 
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
At time of collision the distance between their centers 
So total distance travelled by
both 
FOR MORE. Since the bodies move under mutual forces, center of mass will remain stationary so
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