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Center of Mass Question 1 Detailed Solution CONCEPT: As we know, Voge = Vth CM = em CALCULATION: ~ Given: mass ™ = _M mg = 1g As we have; Vong = Mart made om = ee 4 The kinetics of the center of mass is Joule, therefore we have; 4a1 2M+1)2 $= 40r gun) Now solving the above equation we have; M=0.50kg Hence option 3) is the correct answer.& India's #1 Learning Platform Start Complete Exam Preparation CRG e ost iC eae Practice Tao es ioe ae LC rt Download App Question 2: View this Question Online > Aball of mass 100 g is dropped at time t= 0. A second ball of mass 200 g is dropped from the same point at t= 0.2 s. 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Take: sin 37° = 4/5, cos 37° = 4/52. 1110m 3. 820m 4. 1200m Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1:1120m Center of Mass Question 5 Detailed Solution Concept: err * + See figure, At the highest point, the projectile has horizontal velocity. The lighter part comes to rest. > Hence the heavier part will nove with increased horizontal velocity. + In the vertical direction, both parts have zero velocity and undergo the same acceleration, hence they will cover equal vertical displacements in 2 given time. + Thus, both will hit the ground together. + As internal forces do not affect the motion of thecentre of mass, the centre of mass hits the ground at the position where the original projectile Would have landed. Calculation: + The range of the original proj = 2utsindoost — 210%3%3 1) _ 960m. * The centre of mass will hit the ground at this position. As the smaller block comes to rest after breaking, it falls down vertically and hits the ground at half of the rangei.e,, atx; = 480 m. I the heavier block hits the ground at x» then a & India’s #1 Learning Platform De etoPenne Mock Tests Git: pres jownload App Question 6 View this Question Online > Two bodies of 2 kg and 4 kg are moving with velocities 20 m/s and 10 m/s respectively towards each other under mutual gravitational attraction. Find the velocity of their centre of mass in m/s. 4. zero Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 4: zero Center of Mass Question 6 Detailed Solution Concept: position of the centre of mass: myazytmgyt.. tty ony The velocity of the centre of mass: Vi = mivtmypyt.ctmgty om = Acceleration of the centre of > ag, = Martmgayt ty, on morte,= 2x20-4x10 Sas ae Re seer Portier) Start Complete Exam Preparation Wein rapes aac iets Ere a ec jownload App Question 7 The formula for the centre of mass of a two-particle system is 1. toa 2 Pan = Mtvtmary . aE = 2%) 3, Tom = ses = mntmars 4, Tom = ME a: ‘Solution Below) Option 2: Tan = Mrtmare Center of Mass Question 7 Detailed Solution CONCEPT: Center of mass (Rom): (Negative because both are moving in the opposite direction) Ret Reet View this Question Online > * The center of mass of a system of particles is that single point that moves in the same way in which a single particle having the total mass of the system and acted upon by the same external force would move. * Mathematically center of mass for n — particle is written as Rogy = maictmatrtmy cm = eeu+ Let us consider a two-particle system having masses m, and m, located on X-axis at r and fp respectively. ya + The center of the mass of the two particles is at pointe Which is given by: ro = mn tm an Here, m, = mass of the first particle, m, = mass of thé’secOhd particle r, = distance of the first particle from its origin, r. = distance offftgssecond particle from its origin, and rem = distance of the center of mass of particles from its orig EXPLANATION: + The center of the mass of the two particles is at point ¢ which is given by: = Pgq = MT tae Ifmy=mg=m >Ton myritmats = Titre atm ~ 3 * Therefore, the formula for the center of mass of the two-particle system is = mrtmrs FT on eae reer Eee) PS eTa me CM elim ere yl lec) CRG Rr hrc tc if rea Boned (on) Mock Tests MasterCl Cresieaccg BezDownload App Question 8 ¢ } View this Question Online > Ina system of two identical particles, one particle is at rest and other has acceleration ‘a. 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Geographical Gentre of the cube 3) LP onc centre of the cube 4. Above geographical centre of the cube ‘Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2 : Geographical centre of the cube Center of Mass Question 9 Detailed Solution The correct option is 2. CONCEPT: * Genter of mass (Rey): The center of mass of the body is a point where the whole mass of the body may be assumed to be concentrated for describing its translatory motion. « The center of mass of a system of particles is that single point that moves in the same way in which a single particle having the total mass of the system and acted upon by the same external {ompeyyould move. + Mathematically center 6fMess for n — particle is written asEXPLANATION: * Since a uniform cube is a symmetrical body that has no variation in its mass distribution throughout the body. So its centre of mass will be at their geographical center. India's #1 Learning Platform Coe eo Start Complete Exam Preparation a ed kc ieee ‘Question 10 (View this Question Online > Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding center of mass? 1. The center of gravity Is the point through Which the force of gravity acts on an object or system. 2. Centre of Mass of & body isa point at which the whole of the mass of the body can be assumed as apoint mass. 3 A... of Mass of a body will always be inside the body. 4, The centre of mass of a ring lies outside of the body. Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 3 : The Center of Mass of a body will always be inside the body. ‘Center of Mass Question 10 Detailed Solution ‘CONCEPT: * Centre of mass: Centre of Mass of a body is a point at which the whole of the mass of the body appeared to be concentrated * Point mass: The body can act as a point mass at the point at which all the mass appeared toa ae oe veers + Centre of gravity: The Centre of gravity of a body isq@’point at which the weight of the body can be assumed. EXPLANATION: body can be assumed, = Its the point where tReforce of gravity acts on the body. = So this is a correct statement. * Option 2: Centre of mass: Centre of Mass of a body isa point at which the whole of the mass of the body appeared to be concentrated. « At the center of mass, a body can be assumed as a point mass. * So this is a correct statement. * Option 3: Centre of mass of a body need not be inside the body. + For example, The center of mass of a ring is loceted at its center, where there isn't any mass i.e. centre of massis out of the body. * So this statement is incorrect given in the question. + So the correct answer is option 3. * Option 1: Centre of ~_— Of gravity of a body is a point at which the weight of the Ca eee ca Cee ea Start Complete Exam Preparation Git eae eas Ceol restated Download App Question 11 View this Question Online > Agirl sits stationary at the back end of a long trolley moving uniformly with speed on a smooth horizontal floor. 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