For a system consisting of two objects,when can they be treated as point particles?

  • A
    When the distance between them is very small.
  • B
    When the size of the objects is negligible compared to the distance between them.
  • C
    When the objects are moving with constant velocity.
  • D
    When the objects are at rest.

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