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Grade 10Mechanics

if three particles of masses 2kg,1kg and 3kg are placed at corners of an equilateral triangle of perimeter 6m then the distance of centre of mass which is at origin of particles from 1kg mass is

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9 Years agoGrade 10
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9 Years ago
From the border of triangle, we can figure the side of triangle 
    Side of triangle is 2m. 
Settle An as your reference point. So your 1 kg mass is at A (0, 0), 2 kg mass is at B (0.5, 0.866) and the 3 kg mass is at C (1, 0) 
By definition Center of Mass is the point where the entire mass of the framework gives off an impression of being concentrated and it is the weighted mean of directions alongside their masses 
ie X (CM) = (m1x1+m2x2+m3x3...+mnxn)/(m1+m2+m3...+mn) 
In like manner, Y (CM) is gotten by utilizing the Y organizes. 
(X (CM), Y (CM)) gives you the directions of the focal point of mass. 
For this situation 
m1 = 1kg (x1, y1)=(0, 0) 
m2 = 2kg (x2, y2)=(0.5, 0.866) 
m3 = 3kg (x3, y3)=(1, 0) 
Presently apply the equation 
X (CM) =( (1*0)+(2*0.5)+(3*1))/(1+2+3) = 0.667. 
Y (CM)= ((1*0)+(2*0.866)+(3*0))/(1+2+3) = 0.286 
Presently, A (0, 0) CM (0.667, 0.286) 
Utilize the separation between two focuses equation.. The appropriate response will be 0.7267 meters.