Consider a two particle system with particle having masses m₁ and m₂. If the first particle is pushed towards the centre of mass through a distance d, by what distance should the second particle be moved, so as to keep the centre of mass at the same position?

Options

(a) d
(b) (m₂/m₁) d
(c) (m₁/m₁+m₂) d
(d) (m₁/m₂) d

Correct Answer:

(m₁/m₂) d

Explanation:

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