Two bodies of masses m1 and m2 are initially at rest placed infinite distance apart. They are then allowed to move towards each other

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Two bodies of masses m1 and m2 are initially at rest placed infinite distance apart. They are then allowed to move towards each other under their mutual gravitational attraction. Their relative velocity when they are 'r' distance apart is

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answered Jan 5, 2018 by Rohit Singh (61,782 points) 35 133 354
selected Jan 5, 2018 by Golu
 
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Decrease in potential energy is equal to increase in kinetic energy

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