Two masses 1 kg and 3 kg are placed 4 m apart. The distance (in m) of the centre of mass from the 1 kg mass is:
Answer (integer)
3
Solution
$x_{cm} = \frac{1\times 0 + 3\times 4}{4} = 3$ m.
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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Rotational Motion · Topic: Centre of Mass
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