Medium MCQ +4 / -1

Two point masses 2 kg and 3 kg are placed at $x = 0$ and $x = 5$ m respectively. The $x$-coordinate of their centre of mass is:

  1. A 2 m
  2. B 2.5 m
  3. C 3 m Correct answer
  4. D 5 m

Solution

$x_{cm} = \frac{2\times 0 + 3\times 5}{2+3} = 15/5 = 3$ m.

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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Rotational Motion · Topic: Centre of Mass

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