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Two point objects of masses 1.5 g and 2.5 g respectively are at a distance of 16 cm apart, the centre of gravity is at a distance x from the object of mass 1.5 g where x is:

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10 cm
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6 cm
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13 cm
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3 cm
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Solution

The correct option is A 10 cm
Taking the moment of forces about centre of Gravity G is
(1.5)gx=2.5g(16x)
3x=805x or 8x=80 or x=10cm
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