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Two particles of masses 2 kg and 3 kg are at rest and are separated by 10 m. If they move towards each other under the mutual force of attraction, they would meet at : |
4 m from 4 kg body 6 m from 6 kg body 6 m from 4 kg body 5 m from 6 kg body |
6 m from 4 kg body |
The two bodies would meet at their centre of mass. Sum of masses = 2 + 3 = 5 kg Let us consider the 2 kg body as a reference ; The centre of mass from the 2 kg body =(3 x 10) / 5 = 6 m. |