$A$ system consists of two particles of masses $m_1$ and $m_2$ separated by a distance $r$. If the particles move towards each other with velocities $v_1$ and $v_2$ respectively,the velocity of the centre of mass of the system is:

  • A
    $\frac{m_1 v_1 + m_2 v_2}{m_1 + m_2}$
  • B
    $\frac{m_1 v_1 - m_2 v_2}{m_1 + m_2}$
  • C
    $\frac{m_2 v_2 - m_1 v_1}{m_1 + m_2}$
  • D
    $\frac{m_1 v_1 + m_2 v_2}{m_1 - m_2}$

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