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Q.

Two objects of masses m and 4m are at rest at infinite separation. They move towards each other under mutual gravitational attraction. Then, at a separation r, which of the following is true?

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a

The force between them is not zero. 

b

The total energy of the system is not zero. 

c

The centre of mass of the system is at rest. 

d

All the above are true. 

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

At a finite separation, the total kinetic energy of the system of two masses and the force between them are both finite. Since the two masses are at rest initially and there is no external force, the centre of mass cannot move. Hence the correct choice is (d). 

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