In the case of a system of two particles of different masses,the centre of mass lies

  • A
    at the mid-point of the line joining the two particles.
  • B
    on the line joining the two particles.
  • C
    at one end of the line joining the two particles.
  • D
    on the line perpendicular to the line joining the two particles.

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