Q.

Two blocks of masses 10 kg and 30 kg are placed on the same straight line with coordinates (0,0)cm and (x,0)cm respectively. The block of 10 kg is moved on the same line through a distance of 6 cm towards the other block. The distance through which the block of 30 kg must be moved to keep the position of centre of mass of the system unchanged is :

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a

4 cm away from the 10 kg block

b

4 cm towards the 10 kg block 

c

2 cm towards the 10 kg block

d

2 cm away from the 10 kg block 

answer is C.

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ΔxG=m1Δx1+m2Δx2m1+m2 0=10×6+30Δx240 Δx2=-2cm
Block of mass 30 kg will to move towards 10 kg.

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