The coordinates of the centre of mass of objects of mass 10, 20, 30 kg are (1,1,1) m. Where should an object of mass 40 kg be placed such that the centre of mass of this new system lies at (0,0,0)?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
Sum of masses = 10 + 20 + 30 + 40 = 100
Since initial centre of mass is at (1,1,1), we can assume an object of 60 kg is at (1,1,1).
x-coordinate : (60 x 1 + 40 x X)/100 = 0
X = -3/2
y-coordinate : (60 x 1 + 40 x y)/100 = 0
y = -3/2
z-coordinate : (60 x 1 + 40 x z)/100 = 0
z = -3/2.