Two masses m1= 1 kg and m2 = 2 kg are connected by a light inextensible string and suspended by means of a weightless pulley as shown in the figure. Assuming that both the masses start from rest, the distance travelled by the centre of mass in two
seconds is(Take g= 10 m s-2)
A
m
B
m
C
m
D
m
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Here, 
The accelerations of the system is
Accelerations of the centre of mass is
The distance travelled by the centre of mass in two seconds is
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