A particle of mass m is moving with a constant acceleration 2a towards another particle of mass 4m as shown in figure. Mass 4m is also moving with acceleration a towards the particle of mass m. Find the acceleration of COM of the system.
A
a/5 (towards left)
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B
2a/5 (towards left)
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C
a/5 (towards right)
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D
2a/5 (towards right)
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Solution
The correct option is B2a/5 (towards left) As we know, aCOM=m1a1+m2a2m1+m2 =m(2a)+4m(−a)m+4m
(consider rightward direction as +ve) ⇒aCOM=2ma−4ma5ma=−2a5
Hence, acceleration of COM of the system will be 2a5 towards left