Two particles of masses $m_1$ and $m_2$ are separated by a distance $d$. The distance of the centre of mass of the system from the particle of mass $m_1$ is:

  • A
    $\frac{m_2 d}{m_1 + m_2}$
  • B
    $\frac{m_1 d}{m_1 + m_2}$
  • C
    $\frac{m_1 d}{m_2}$
  • D
    $\frac{m_2 d}{m_1}$

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