The figure shows the positions and velocities of two particles. If the particles move under their mutual attraction,then the position of the centre of mass at $t = 1\,s$ is

  • A
    $x = 5\,m$
  • B
    $x = 6\,m$
  • C
    $x = 3\,m$
  • D
    $x = 2\,m$

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