Two particles of the same mass are moving towards each other with velocities $2v$ and $v$ respectively. The velocity of the centre of mass of the system is:

  • A
    $v$
  • B
    $\frac{v}{3}$
  • C
    $\frac{v}{2}$
  • D
    $0$

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