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Question
Which of the following points is the likely position of the centre of mass of the system shown in figure?
Options
A
B
C
D
Solution
C
Explanation:
The centre of mass of a system lies towards the part of the system, that has a bigger mass. In the above diagram, the lower part is heavier, hence CM of the system lies below the horizontal diameter.
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