Four particles $A, B, C$ and $D$ with masses $m_A=m, m_B=2m, m_C=3m$ and $m_D=4m$ are at the corners of a square. They have accelerations of equal magnitude $a$ with directions as shown. The acceleration of the centre of mass of the particles is

  • A
    $\frac{a}{5}\,\left( {\hat i - \hat j} \right)$
  • B
    Zero
  • C
    $\frac{a}{5}\,\left( {\hat i + \hat j} \right)$
  • D
    $a\left( {\hat i + \hat j} \right)$

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