In this question, a statement of assertion
is followed by a statement of reason
. Mark the correct choice as:
Assertion: The center of mass of a two-particle system lies on the line joining the two particles, being closer to the heavier particle.
Reason: Product of mass of one particle and its distance from center of mass is numerically equal to product of mass of other particle and its distance from center of mass.
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: The center of mass of a body or a system of bodies is the point that-moves as though all of
the mass were concentrated there and all external forces were applied there. The position of center of mass is defined as

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