wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
15
You visited us 15 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Two particles of mass 1kg and 2kg are kept on a horizontal plane as shown in the figure. The distance between them is 5m.Mass of 1kg shifted to point A and that of 2kg shifted to the point B such that center of mass of mass of the system does not change then distance the masses will:
1170292_13f110483430414399698829b9cf5bd9.png

A
increases
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
does not change
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
372
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
732
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is A increases
xcm=2×32+1=2cm
ycm=2×42+1=83cm
find xcm and you are same as initial
B=(x,0) A=(o,y)
xcm=2×x2+1=2
x=3cm
ycm=1×y2+1=83=y=8cm
new
Distance AB=32+82=73
Which is more than 5 so distance has increased

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Buoyant Force
PHYSICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon