Assume a diatomic molecule can be considered to be two point masses separated by a distance r.The centre of mass of the system is located a distance x from m1, equal to:
A)m1r/(m1 + m2)
B)m2r/(m1 + m2)
C)(m1 + m2) r/m1
D)(m1 + m2) r/m2
E)r(m2/m1)

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The Answer of Assume a diatomic molecule can be considered to be two point masses separated by a distance r.The centre of mass of the system is located a distance x from m1, equal to:
A)m1r/(m1 + m2)
B)m2r/(m1 + m2)
C)(m1 + m2) r/m1
D)(m1 + m2) r/m2
E)r(m2/m1)

Assume a Diatomic Molecule Can Be Considered to Be Two