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If you mean exactly 2 abstract points in Euclidean geometry then sure. 3D objects are not points which is the first issue. Relatively also cares about accelerating or rotating reference frames which applies to both point masses.

The center of mass in a two body system is a nice inertial reference frame which simplifies calculations.




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