(ii) Let m₂ = 2m

then

Now in (i) OG = PG = QG i.e. C.M. was equidistant from O, P and Q.

But in (ii)

\ C' is closest to P i.e. position of m₂ = 2m .

\ C.M. shifts from C towards P and becomes C'

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Index

3.1 Dynamics of a particle
3.2 Dynamics of a system of particles
3.3 Law of Conservation of Momentum

Chapter 4