Q: The centre of mass of a system of two particles divides the distance between them
(a) In inverse ratio of square of masses of particles
(b) In direct ratio of square of masses of particles
(c) In inverse ratio of mass of particles
(d) In direct ratio of mass of particles
Ans: (c)
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