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Grade 11Mechanics

If two particles of masses m1 & m2 are projected vertically upwards with speeds v1 & v2, then the acceleration of the centre of mass of the system is?

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8 Years agoGrade 11
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Profile image of Arun
8 Years ago
Dear student
 
velocities of m1 and m2 at time t will be v1 and v2 respectively.
Velocity of  Centre of mass will be at
Vcm= (m1*v1 + m2*v2)/(m1+m2)
 
Hence acceleration of centre of mass
a(cm) = d Vcm/ dt
 
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Arun (askIITians forum expert)