Two spherical bodies of mass $M$ and $5M$ and radii $R$ and $2R$ respectively are released in free space with initial separation between their centres equal to $12\,R$. If they attract each other due to gravitational force only, then the distance covered by the smaller body just before collision is

  • A

    $1.5\, R$

  • B

    $2.5\, R$

  • C

    $4.5\, R$

  • D

    $7.5\, R$

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