Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

System of Particle and Rotational Motion

Question:

The distance between the centres of carbon and oxygen in the carbon monoxide molecules is 1.13 x 10-10 m. The distance of the centre of mass of the molecule relative to the oxygen atom is : 

Options:

0.64 x 10-10 m

0.48 x 10-10 m

0.56 x 10-10 m

0.36 x 10-10 m

Correct Answer:

0.48 x 10-10 m

Explanation:

The location of the centre of mass from an object in a two-object system is inversely proportional to the mass of the object.

The atomic mass of oxygen = 16

The atomic mass of carbon = 12

Total atomic mass = 16 + 12 = 28

The location of centre of mass relative to oxygen atom = (1.13 x 10-10) x 12 / 28

    = 0.48 x 10-10 m.