Question 311: Centre of Mass and Rotational Motion

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In case of system of two-particles of different masses, the centre of mass lies

Accepted Answer

The center of mass for a system of two particles with masses $m_1$ and $m_2$, positioned at coordinates $x_1$ and $x_2$ respectively, is given by the formula:
$$ x_{	ext{cm}} = \frac{m_1 x_1 + m_2 x_2}{m_1 + m_2} $$
This clearly indicates that the center of mass resides on the line joining the two particles, but not necessarily at the midpoint unless the masses are equal. Therefore, if $m_1 
eq m_2$, the center of mass will be closer to the particle with the larger mass.
Option B
: on the line joining the two particles.

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at the mid-point of line joining the two particles.

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on the line joining the two particles.

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at one end of the line joining the two particles.

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on the line perpendicular to the line joining the two particles.

Centre of Mass and Rotational Motion

In case of system of two-particles of different masses, the centre of mass lies

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