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PhysicsSystems of Particles and Rotational MotionMHT CET

Consider a system of two particles having masses 'm₁' and 'm₂'. If the particle of mass m₁ is pushed towards the centre of mass of the particles through a distance 'd', by what distance particle of mass m₂ move so as to keep the centre of mass of particles at the original position? [MHT-CET 2022]

Answer: (C)

Solution

Keeping the centre of mass fixed requires , so ; (a) is

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