Two particles $X$ and $Y$,initially at rest,move towards each other under mutual attraction. If at any instant the velocity of particle $X$ is $V$ and the velocity of particle $Y$ is $2V$,then the velocity of their center of mass will be:

  • A
    $0$
  • B
    $V$
  • C
    $2V$
  • D
    $V/2$

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