Two bodies of masses $2\,kg$ and $4\,kg$ are moving with velocities $2\,m/s$ and $10\,m/s$ respectively towards each other due to mutual gravitational attraction. What is the velocity of their centre of mass,given that the bodies were at rest initially?

  • A
    $5.3$
  • B
    $6.4$
  • C
    $0$
  • D
    $8.1$

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