Two masses $m_1$ and $m_2$ $(m_1 < m_2)$ are released from rest from a finite distance. They start moving under their mutual gravitational attraction.

  • A
    acceleration of $m_1$ is more than that of $m_2$
  • B
    acceleration of $m_2$ is more than that of $m_1$
  • C
    centre of mass of system will remain at rest in all the reference frame
  • D
    total energy of system does not remain constant

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