A T-shaped object of uniform thickness and same material with dimensions, shown in the figure, is lying on a smooth floor. A force 
is applied at the point 
parallel to 
, such that the object has only the translation motion without rotation. Find the location of 
with respect to 
.
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
For pure translationary motion of the object, the force should act at the center of mass. If the
mass of the horizontal portion is 
therefore the mass of the vertical portion of the 
-shaped object is 
.
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