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 masses of particles
  • D
    in direct ratio of masses of particles

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