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A uniform square plate has a mass of 2 kg. Two masses of 1 kg are placed at the corners B and C as shown in the figure. The centre of mass of the system gets shifted.

A

To the mid point of OC

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To the mid point of OB

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C

To the mid point of OY

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D

To the mid point of OX

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Solution

The correct option is D
To the mid point of OX

Centre of mass the system is always nearer to the heavier mass. So centre of mass of the system is shifted to the midpoint of OX

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