Two particles of mass $m_1$ and $m_2$ are separated by a distance $d$. If the first particle is moved towards the centre of mass by a distance $x$,then the distance by which the second particle must be moved towards the centre of mass to keep the centre of mass at the same position is:

  • A
    $m_2x/m_1$
  • B
    $m_1x/m_2$
  • C
    $d$
  • D
    $x$

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