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A 2 kg and a 3 kg particle are 5 m apart. How far is their CM from the 2 kg one?
A2.5 m
B3 m
C1.5 m
D2 m
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 3 m
Taking the 2 kg particle as origin, x = (3 x 5)/(2 + 3) = 3 m, so the CM lies closer to the heavier mass.
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