Two bodies of masses $M$ and $4M$ initially at rest,start moving towards each other due to their mutual attraction. The velocity of their centre of mass when the first body attains a velocity $v_0$ is

  • A
    zero
  • B
    $-v_0$
  • C
    $2 v_0$
  • D
    $-4 v_0$

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