Two point masses $m$ and $M$ are separated by a distance $L$. The distance of the centre of mass of the system from $m$ is

  • A
    $L(m/M)$
  • B
    $L(M/m)$
  • C
    $L\left( \frac{M}{m + M} \right)$
  • D
    $L\left( \frac{m}{m + M} \right)$

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