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In a system two particles of masses m₁=3 ~kg and m₂=2 ~kg are placed at certain distance from each other. The particle of mass m₁ is moved towards the center of mass of the system through a distance 2 ~cm . In order to keep the center of mass of the system at the original position, the particle of mass m₂ should move towards the center of mass by the distance _____ cm .

Correct answer

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Step-by-step solution

aligned & X _ C.O.M. = m ₁ x ₁+ m ₂ x ₂ ~m ₁+ m ₂ & 0= 3 2+2(- x ) 3+2 & x =3 ~cm aligned

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