Four point masses $P, Q, R$ and $S$ with respective masses $1 k g$ , $1 k g$ , $2 k g$ and $2 k g$ form the corners of a square of side a. The centre of mass of the system will be farthest from

P only

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R and S

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R only

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P and Q

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Solution

The correct option is D P and Q
Farthest from $P$ & $Q$
$∴$ Option $D$ is correct.

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