Consider a two-particle system with particles having masses $m_1$ and $m_2$. 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?

  • A
    $d$
  • B
    $\left( \frac{m_2}{m_1} \right) d$
  • C
    $\left( \frac{m_2}{m_1 + m_2} \right) d$
  • D
    $\left( \frac{m_1}{m_2} \right) d$

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