Question

A circular plate of diameter ${}^{\prime }{d}^{\prime }$ is kept in contact with a square plate of edge ${}^{\prime }{d}^{\prime }$ as shown in figure. The density of material and thickness are same everywhere. The center of mass of the composite system will be

• A. inside the circular plate
• B. inside the square plate
• C. at the point of contact
• D. outside the syestem

Answer 1

The correct option is B inside the square plate

Area of square plates is more than the area of the circular disk. hence, the Center of Mass of the system will live inside the square plate