A uniform square plate ABCD has a mass of 10 kg. If two point masses of 3 kg each are placed at the corners C and D as shown in the adjoining figure, then the centre of mass shifts to the point which lies in
A
OC
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B
OD
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C
OY
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D
OX
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Solution
The correct option is C OY For square plate ABCD centre of mass is at O, but when two point masses of 3 kg are placed at C & D, then centre of mass shifts on the line OY, because centre of mass is in that part which has higher mass.