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Published on: August 14, 2026
Three- point particles of mass 
and 
are placed at corners of a right triangle of sides 
and 
as shown. The centre of mass of the system with respect to 
mass is at the point
A
to the right of 
and 
above 
mass B
to the right of 
and 
above 
mass C
to the right of 
and 
below 
mass D
to the right of 
and 
above 
mass
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Taking 
as the origin
Centre of mass is at 
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