Consider a two particle system with particles having masses $m_1$ and $m_2$. If the first particle is pushed towards the centre of mass through a distance $d$, by what distance should the second particle be moved, so as to keep the centre of mass at the same position?

  • A

    $d$

  • B

    $\left( {\frac{{{m_2}}}{{{m_1}}}} \right)d$

  • C

    $\left( {\frac{{{m_2}}}{{{m_1} + {m_2}}}} \right)d$

  • D

    $\left( {\frac{{{m_1}}}{{{m_2}}}} \right)d$

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