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Question

The reduced mass of two particles having masses $m$ and $2\, m$ is

A

$2\,m$

B

$3\,m$

C

$\frac{2m}{3}$

D

$\frac{m}{2}$

Answer

$\frac{2m}{3}$

Explanation

Solution

Reduced mass $= \frac{m \times 2m}{m +2m}$
$= \frac{2m}{3}$