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Published on: August 13, 2026
Two blocks of masses 
and 
are placed on the same straight line with coordinates 
and 
respectively. The block of 
is moved on the same line through a distance of 
towards the other block. The distance through which the block of 
must be moved to keep the position of centre of mass of the system unchanged is:
A
towards the 
block
B
away from the 
block
C
towards the 
block
D
away from the 
block
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Block of mass 
will to move towards 
.
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