Particles of masses 
and 
are respectively at points 
and 
with 
is much-much smaller than 
and at time 
, they are all at rest as given in figure.
At subsequent times before any collision takes place,
A
will remain at rest
B
will move towards 
C
will move towards 
D
will have oscillatory motion.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Force on 
due to 
(towards 
)
Force on 
due to 
(towards 
)
As 
Hence, 
will move towards 
(i.e., 
)
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