Two bodies of mass 1 kg and 3 kg have position vector 
and 
respectively. The centre of mass of this system has a position vector.
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
The position vector of centre of mass
= 
= 
= 
The centre of mass changes its position only under the translatory motion. There is no effect of rotatory motion on centre of mass of the body.
Prepare Smarter with CGP Edu
Get practice questions, solutions, and test series in one place.
Write a Review
Share your experience with this question and solution.
Commentary
Send your comment, doubt, correction, or feedback to admin.
Similar Questions
Explore conceptually related problems
Two uniform solid spheres are placed at some distance. The centre of mass of system –
Where will be the centre of mass on combining two masses m and M(M > m) :
In the HCl molecule, the separation between the nuclei of the two atoms is about 1.27 Å (1 Å = 10 –…
The distance between the carbon atom and the oxygen atom in a carbon monoxide molecule is 1.1 Å. Gi…
Three identical metal balls each of radius r are placed touching each other on a horizontal surface…
Centre of mass is a point