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TS EAMCET · Physics · Center of Mass Momentum and Collision

A system of two particles is having masses \(m_1\) and \(m_2\). If the particle of mass \(m_1\) is pushed towards the centre of mass of particles through a distance \(d\), by what distance the particle of mass \(m_2\) should be moved, so as to keep the centre of mass of particles at the original position?

  1. A \(\left(\frac{m_1}{m_1+m_2}\right) d\)
  2. B of
  3. C \(\left(\frac{m_1}{m_2}\right) d\)
  4. D \(\left(\frac{m_2}{m_1}\right) d\)
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(C) \(\left(\frac{m_1}{m_2}\right) d\)

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In two particles system, if the first particle is pushed towards the centre of mass through a distance \(d\). Then to keep the centre of mass at the same position, the second particle should be moved by the distance \(=\left(\frac{m_1}{m_2}\right) d\).
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