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Published on: September 12, 2026
As shown two spherical bodies of mass 
and of radii 
and 
respectively are held at distance 
from each other in free space. When they are released, they start approaching each other due to the gravitational force of attraction. Then their velocities at the time of impact will be respectively:
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
From conservation of linear momentum
By mechanical energy conservation
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