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A system consists of mass $M$ and $m(\ll \angle M)$. The centre of mass of the system is(a) at the middle(b) nearer to $M$(c) nearer to $\bar{m}$(d) at the position of larger mass
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The distance of the center of mass from mass $M$ is given by $x_{CM} = \frac{m_2L}{m_1+m_2}$, where $m_1$ is the mass $M$ and $m_2$ is the mass $m$. Show more…
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