Two particles P and Q are initially at rest 1.64 m apart, P has a mass of 1.43 kg and Q a mass of 4.29 kg. P and Q attract each other with a constant force of 1.79 x 10-2 N. No external forces act on the system. (a) Describe the motion of the center of mass. (b) At what distance from P’s original position do the particles collide?
Two particles P and Q are initially at rest 1.64 m apart, P has a mass of 1.43 kg and Q a mass of 4.29 kg. P and Q attract each other with a constant force of 1.79 x 10-2 N. No external forces act on the system. (a) Describe the motion of the center of mass. (b) At what distance from P’s original position do the particles collide?