Two particles $A$ and $B$ initially at rest move towards each other under a mutual force of attraction. At the instant when the velocity of $A$ is $v$ and that of $B$ is $2v$,the velocity of the centre of mass of the system is:

  • A
    $v$
  • B
    $2v$
  • C
    $3v$
  • D
    Zero

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