Two bodies of masses $2 \ kg$ and $4 \ kg$ are moving with velocities $20 \ m/s$ and $10 \ m/s$ towards each other due to mutual gravitational attraction. What is the velocity of their centre of mass (in $m/s$)?

  • A
    $5$
  • B
    $6$
  • C
    $8$
  • D
    $0$

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