Three masses are placed on the x-axis : 300 g at origin, 500 g at x = 40 cm and 400 g at x = 70 cm. The distance of the centre of mass from the origin is :
- 40 cm
- 45 cm
- 50 cm
- 30 cm
Answer
(1) 40 cm
Solution
xcm = m1x1 + m2x2 + m3x3m1 + m2 + m3
= 300 0 + 500 40 + 400 70300 + 500 + 400
= 480001200 = 40 cm
Answer: (1)