$A$ particle of mass $m$ is thrown horizontally from the top of a tower and another particle of mass $2m$ is thrown vertically upward. The acceleration of the centre of mass is .............

  • A
    $g$
  • B
    $\frac{g}{3}$
  • C
    $\frac{2g}{3}$
  • D
    $\frac{g}{2}$

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