There are two particles of same mass. If one of the particles is at rest always and the other has an acceleration 
. Acceleration of centre of mass is
A
zero
B
C
D
centre of mass for such a system can not be defined.
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
cm = 
= 
= 
given m 1 = m 2 = m 
= 0
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