Assume a diatomic molecule can be considered to be two point masses separated by a distance r. The center 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)


b

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