Two particles of mass 
and 
attract each other with a force inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. If the particles are initially held at rest and then released, the centre of mass will
A
move towards 
B
move towards 
C
remain at rest
D
Nothing can be said
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
The centre of mass remains at rest because force of attraction is mutual. No external force is acting.
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