Two bodies of mass 1 kg and 3 kg have position vectors i^+2j^+k^ and −3i^−2j^+k^, respectively. The centre of mass of this system has a position vector:
A
−2i^+2k^
B
−2i^−j^+k^
C
2i^−j^−2k^
D
−i^+j^+k^
Step-by-Step Solution
The position vector of the centre of mass RCM for a system of two particles is given by:
RCM=m1+m2m1r1+m2r2
Given m1=1 kg, r1=i^+2j^+k^ and m2=3 kg, r2=−3i^−2j^+k^.
Substituting the given values:
RCM=1+31(i^+2j^+k^)+3(−3i^−2j^+k^)RCM=4i^+2j^+k^−9i^−6j^+3k^RCM=4−8i^−4j^+4k^=−2i^−j^+k^
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