Rotational Motion Question 176

Question: Two particles, each of mass 2 kg are put at (2m, 0) and (0, 2m), . Now 1 kg mass of particle A is put on to the particle B. The change in x-coordinate of centre of mass of the system is

Options:

A) 0.5m

1m

C) 1.5m

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

  • [a]

$ x_i=\frac{2 \times 2+2 \times 0}{2+2}=2 m .$

and $ x_f=\frac{1 \times 2+3 \times 0}{1+3}$ =0.5 m .

$ \therefore \Delta x = 0.5 m $



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