Three particles of masses 
are placed at the three corners of a right-angled triangle of sides 3 cm, 
as shown in below figure. What would be coordinates ( 
) of the centre of mass of system?
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
The figure given in question is
Let 
and 
-axes be along 
and 
, respectively. The coordinates of centre of mass would be
And 
Hence, 
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