Two masses $m_1$ and $m_2\, (m_1 < m_2)$ are released from rest from a finite distance. They start under their mutual gravitational attraction

  • [AIIMS 2012]
  • A

    acceleration of $m_1$ is more than that of $m_2$

  • B

    acceleration of $m_2$ is more than that of $m_1$

  • C

    centre of mass of system will remain at rest in all the reference frame

  • D

    total energy of system does not remain constant

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