Two particles of equal mass have velocities 
and 
. First particle has an acceleration 
, while the acceleration of the other particle is zero. The center of mass of the two particles moves in a path of
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A
Straight line
Since, m 1 = m 2 =m
Similarly, 
Both 
and 
are parallel
Centre of mass will move in a straight line because velocity and acceleration of center of mass are in
same direction.
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