Two point masses $m$ and $M$ are separated by a distance $L$. The distance of the centre of mass of the system from m is
Two point masses $m$ and $M$ are separated by a distance $L$. The distance of the centre of mass of the system from m is
- A
$L(m/M)$
- B
$L(M/m)$
- C
$L\left( {\frac{M}{{m + M}}} \right)$
- D
$L\left( {\frac{m}{{m + M}}} \right)$
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