Two particles of equal mass $m$ move in a circle of radius $R$ under the action of their mutual gravitational attraction. The speed of each particle with respect to their center of mass is

  • A
    $\sqrt{\frac{Gm}{R}}$
  • B
    $\sqrt{\frac{Gm}{4R}}$
  • C
    $\sqrt{\frac{Gm}{3R}}$
  • D
    $\sqrt{\frac{Gm}{2R}}$

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