Rotational Motion Question 173

Question: Two particles which are initially at rest, move towards each other under the action of their internal attraction. If their speeds are v and 2v at any instant, then the speed of centre of mass of the system will be:

Options:

A) 2v

B) zero

C)1.5

D) v

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

[b] If no external force acts on a system of par- ticles, the centre of mass remains at rest.

So, speed of centre of mass is zero.



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