Two masses $m_1$ and $m_2$ start to move towards each other due to mutual gravitational force. If distance covered by $m_1$ is $x$, then the distance covered by $m_2$ is

  • A

    $\frac{{{m_2}x}}{{{m_1} + {m_2}}}$

  • B

    $\frac{{{m_2}x}}{{{m_1}}}$

  • C

    $\frac{{{m_1}x}}{{{m_2}}}$

  • D

    $\frac{{{m_1}x}}{{{m_1} + {m_2}}}$

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