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Q.

A system of two particles is having masses m1 and m2. If the particle of mass m1 is pushed towards the center of mass of particles through a distance d, by what distance the particle of mass m2 should be moved so as to keep the centre of mass of particles at the original position?

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a

d

b

m1m2d

c

m1m1+m2d

d

m2m1d

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Position of center of mass is = xcm=m1x1+m2x2m1+m2

Center of Mass Position Shift =

 xcm=m1x1+m2x2m1+m2

xcm=0

x1=d

0=m1d+m2x2m1+m2

x2=-m1m2d

Hence the correct answer is m1m2d.

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