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The velocity of a freely falling body one second after being dropped is |
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Answer» The velocity of a freely falling body one second after being dropped is |
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The displacement x of a simple harmonic oscillator varies with time t asx(t)=0.5sin(2πt+π4)What is the magnitude of maximum acceleration ? |
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Answer» The displacement x of a simple harmonic oscillator varies with time t as |
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A uniform magnetic field of 1.5 T exists in cylindrical region radius 10.0 cm, its direction parallel to the axis along east to west wire carrying current of 7.0 A in the north to south direction passes through this region. What is the magnitude and direction of the force on the wire if,(a) the wire intersects the axis, b) the wire is turned from N-S to northeast-northwest direction C) the wire in the N-S direction is lowered from the axis by a dis†an ce of 6.0 cm? |
| Answer» A uniform magnetic field of 1.5 T exists in cylindrical region radius 10.0 cm, its direction parallel to the axis along east to west wire carrying current of 7.0 A in the north to south direction passes through this region. What is the magnitude and direction of the force on the wire if,(a) the wire intersects the axis, b) the wire is turned from N-S to northeast-northwest direction C) the wire in the N-S direction is lowered from the axis by a dis†an ce of 6.0 cm? | |
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The speed of a boat in still water is √5 m/s . While crossing a river, the average speed of the boat is 3 m/s. If boat crosses the river in the shortest possible time, what is the speed of flow of water? |
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Answer» The speed of a boat in still water is √5 m/s . While crossing a river, the average speed of the boat is 3 m/s. If boat crosses the river in the shortest possible time, what is the speed of flow of water? |
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2 moles of gas A effuses from a container in 10 min. How many moles of gas B would effuse through the same container in same time under similar conditions. Ratio of specific gas constant for gas A to the gas B is 1:16. |
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Answer» 2 moles of gas A effuses from a container in 10 min. How many moles of gas B would effuse through the same container in same time under similar conditions. Ratio of specific gas constant for gas A to the gas B is 1:16. |
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Evaluate ∫6−3x+6dx |
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Answer» Evaluate ∫6−3x+6dx |
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The magnitude of gravitational potential enegy of a body at a dis†an ce r from centre of earth is u.its weight nat a distamce 2r from centre of earth i |
| Answer» The magnitude of gravitational potential enegy of a body at a dis†an ce r from centre of earth is u.its weight nat a distamce 2r from centre of earth i | |
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A capacitor of capacitance, C=25 μF is fully charged and then connected with an inductor of inductance, L=10 mH. The ratio of magnitude of maximum charge on the capacitor to the maximum current through the circuit, is -Assume ideal conditions. |
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Answer» A capacitor of capacitance, C=25 μF is fully charged and then connected with an inductor of inductance, L=10 mH. The ratio of magnitude of maximum charge on the capacitor to the maximum current through the circuit, is - |
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A thin wire ring of radius r has a n electric charge q. The increment in the tension in the wire if a point charge q0 is placed centre of the ring is: |
| Answer» A thin wire ring of radius r has a n electric charge q. The increment in the tension in the wire if a point charge q0 is placed centre of the ring is: | |
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A vessel contains 1.60 g of oxygen and 2.80 g of nitrogen. The temperature is maintained at 300 K and the volume of the vessel is 0.166 m3. Find the pressure of the mixture. |
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Answer» A vessel contains 1.60 g of oxygen and 2.80 g of nitrogen. The temperature is maintained at 300 K and the volume of the vessel is 0.166 m3. Find the pressure of the mixture. |
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Figure shows an overhead view of a corridor with a plane mirror M mounted at one end. A burglar B sneaks along the corridor directly toward the center of the mirror. If d = 3.0 m, how far from the mirror will she be when the security guard S first sees her in the mirror? |
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Answer» Figure shows an overhead view of a corridor with a plane mirror M mounted at one end. A burglar B sneaks along the corridor directly toward the center of the mirror. If d = 3.0 m, how far from the mirror will she be when the security guard S first sees her in the mirror? |
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An electromagnetic wave of frequency, 1×104 Hz is propagating along z−axis. The maximum amplitude of the electric field is 4 V/m. Average energy density of the electric field will be - |
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Answer» An electromagnetic wave of frequency, 1×104 Hz is propagating along z−axis. The maximum amplitude of the electric field is 4 V/m. Average energy density of the electric field will be - |
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A galvanometer with 100 divisions on the scale has a resistance of 10Ω. Acurrent of 5x10⁻⁴A gives a deflection of one scale division. Convert it into anammeter reading upto 5A. |
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Answer» A galvanometer with 100 divisions on the scale has a resistance of 10Ω. A current of 5x10⁻⁴A gives a deflection of one scale division. Convert it into an ammeter reading upto 5A. |
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(a) Figure 9.35 shows a cross-section of a ‘light pipe’ made of aglass fibre of refractive index 1.68. The outer covering of thepipe is made of a material of refractive index 1.44. What is therange of the angles of the incident rays with the axis of the pipefor which total reflections inside the pipe take place, as shownin the figure (b) What is the answer if there is no outer covering of the pipe? |
| Answer» (a) Figure 9.35 shows a cross-section of a ‘light pipe’ made of aglass fibre of refractive index 1.68. The outer covering of thepipe is made of a material of refractive index 1.44. What is therange of the angles of the incident rays with the axis of the pipefor which total reflections inside the pipe take place, as shownin the figure (b) What is the answer if there is no outer covering of the pipe? | |
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What is the rest mass energy of an electron? |
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Answer» What is the rest mass energy of an electron? |
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Six particles situated at the corners of a regular hexagon of side 'a' move at a constant speed 'v'. Each particle maintains a direction towards the particle at the next corner. Calculate the time the particles will take to meet each other. |
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Answer» Six particles situated at the corners of a regular hexagon of side 'a' move at a constant speed 'v'. Each particle maintains a direction towards the particle at the next corner. Calculate the time the particles will take to meet each other. |
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The equivalent resistance between A and B in the circuit will be |
Answer» The equivalent resistance between A and B in the circuit will be![]() |
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A particle of mass 1 g executes an oscillatory motion on the concave surface of a spherical dish of radius 2 m placed on a horizontal plane. If the motion of the particle begins from a point on the dish at a height of 1 cm from the horizontal plane and the coefficient of friction is 0.01, the total distance covered by the particle before it comes to rest, is approximately |
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Answer» A particle of mass 1 g executes an oscillatory motion on the concave surface of a spherical dish of radius 2 m placed on a horizontal plane. If the motion of the particle begins from a point on the dish at a height of 1 cm from the horizontal plane and the coefficient of friction is 0.01, the total distance covered by the particle before it comes to rest, is approximately |
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A spring of negligible mass having a force constant k extends by an amount y when a mass m is hung from it. The mass is pulled down a little and released. The system begins to execute simple harmonic motion of amplitude A and angular frequency ω. The total energy of the mass - spring system will be |
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Answer» A spring of negligible mass having a force constant k extends by an amount y when a mass m is hung from it. The mass is pulled down a little and released. The system begins to execute simple harmonic motion of amplitude A and angular frequency ω. The total energy of the mass - spring system will be |
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A 1 kg body falls vertically with a speed of 25 m/s and rebounds with a speed of 10 m/s. If the time for which the ball is in contact with the ground is 1 ms, what is the contact force on the body by the ground? |
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Answer» A 1 kg body falls vertically with a speed of 25 m/s and rebounds with a speed of 10 m/s. If the time for which the ball is in contact with the ground is 1 ms, what is the contact force on the body by the ground? |
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how to express 900.00 in significant figures? |
| Answer» how to express 900.00 in significant figures? | |
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Calculate the compressibility factor for a gas, if 1 mole of it occupy 0.821 litre at 300 K and 50 atm. |
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Answer» Calculate the compressibility factor for a gas, if 1 mole of it occupy 0.821 litre at 300 K and 50 atm. |
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The flux entering and leaving a closed surface are 5×10^5 and 4×10^5 in si unit the charge inside the surface is -8.85×10^-7 c 8.85×10^-7 8.85×10^-7 -6.85×10^7 6.85×10^-7 |
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Answer» The flux entering and leaving a closed surface are 5×10^5 and 4×10^5 in si unit the charge inside the surface is -8.85×10^-7 c 8.85×10^-7 8.85×10^-7 -6.85×10^7 6.85×10^-7 |
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Two short electric dipoles of moment P and 27P are placed as shown below. If at the point O the electric field is zero between the dipoles, then the distance of the point O from the centre of first dipole is |
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Answer» Two short electric dipoles of moment P and 27P are placed as shown below. If at the point O the electric field is zero between the dipoles, then the distance of the point O from the centre of first dipole is |
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A cyclic process for 1 mole of an ideal gas is shown in figure in the V−T diagram. The work done in process AB,BC and CA respectively, are |
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Answer» A cyclic process for 1 mole of an ideal gas is shown in figure in the V−T diagram. The work done in process AB,BC and CA respectively, are |
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A rock band gives rise to an average sound level of 100 dB at a distance 20 m from the centre of the band. As an approximation, assume that the sound radiated by the band spreads out in the shape of a sphere centred at the band. What is the power of sound produced by the band? |
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Answer» A rock band gives rise to an average sound level of 100 dB at a distance 20 m from the centre of the band. As an approximation, assume that the sound radiated by the band spreads out in the shape of a sphere centred at the band. What is the power of sound produced by the band? |
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Can three vectors, which not in one plane, give a zero resultant? |
| Answer» Can three vectors, which not in one plane, give a zero resultant? | |
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Which of the following can be deciding factors for determining the orbit of a satellite:1. Height of the satellite2. Eccentricity of satellite's revolution3. Inclination of satellite's revolution |
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Answer» Which of the following can be deciding factors for determining the orbit of a satellite: 1. Height of the satellite 2. Eccentricity of satellite's revolution 3. Inclination of satellite's revolution |
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In the experimental setup of metre bridge shown in the figure, the null point is obtained at a distance of 40 cm from A. If a 10 Ω resistor is connected in series with R1 Ω , the null point is observed to shift by 10 cm from A. Find the resistance that should be connected in parallel with (R1+10)Ω such that the null point shifts back to its initial position is |
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Answer» In the experimental setup of metre bridge shown in the figure, the null point is obtained at a distance of 40 cm from A. If a 10 Ω resistor is connected in series with R1 Ω , the null point is observed to shift by 10 cm from A. Find the resistance that should be connected in parallel with (R1+10)Ω such that the null point shifts back to its initial position is |
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The masses of 10 kg and 20 kg respectively are connected by massless spring . A force of 200 N acts on the 20kg mass. At the instant shown, the 10kg mass has acceleration of 12 m/s^2.What is the acceleration of 20 kg mass a.14m.s^{-2} b.4m.s^- |
| Answer» The masses of 10 kg and 20 kg respectively are connected by massless spring . A force of 200 N acts on the 20kg mass. At the instant shown, the 10kg mass has acceleration of 12 m/s^2.What is the acceleration of 20 kg mass a.14m.s^{-2} b.4m.s^- | |
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A convex lens forms a real image three times larger than the size object on a screen. Object and screen are moved until the image becomes twice the size of the object. If the shift of the object is 6 cm (away from the lens), the shift of screen is : |
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Answer» A convex lens forms a real image three times larger than the size object on a screen. Object and screen are moved until the image becomes twice the size of the object. If the shift of the object is 6 cm (away from the lens), the shift of screen is : |
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The coefficients of static and kinetic friction between a body and the surface are 0.75 and 0.5 respectively. A force is applied to the body to make it just slide with a constant acceleration which is equal to |
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Answer» The coefficients of static and kinetic friction between a body and the surface are 0.75 and 0.5 respectively. A force is applied to the body to make it just slide with a constant acceleration which is equal to |
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8. A ray of light is incident along a line which meets another line 7x-y+1=0, at the point (0,1) .The ray is then reflected from this point along the line 2x+y=1.Then the equation of the line of incidence of ray of light is |
| Answer» 8. A ray of light is incident along a line which meets another line 7x-y+1=0, at the point (0,1) .The ray is then reflected from this point along the line 2x+y=1.Then the equation of the line of incidence of ray of light is | |
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76.A bullet of mass 50g is fired from a gun with initial velocity of 35 m per second.if the mass of the gun is 4 kg the recoil velocity of gun will be |
| Answer» 76.A bullet of mass 50g is fired from a gun with initial velocity of 35 m per second.if the mass of the gun is 4 kg the recoil velocity of gun will be | |
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85.Diffraction of sound wave is more prominent in daily life to that of light wave because |
| Answer» 85.Diffraction of sound wave is more prominent in daily life to that of light wave because | |
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The differential entropy of a Gaussian random variable with zero mean and variance of 2 will be |
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Answer» The differential entropy of a Gaussian random variable with zero mean and variance of 2 will be |
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What happens to the centripetal acceleration of a revolving body if you double the orbital speed v and half the angular velocity ω |
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Answer» What happens to the centripetal acceleration of a revolving body if you double the orbital speed v and half the angular velocity ω |
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Provide derivation of electric potential at a point on equatorial line. |
| Answer» Provide derivation of electric potential at a point on equatorial line. | |
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A uniform bar of length 6 m and mass 16 kg lies on a smooth horizontal table. Two point masses 2 kg and 4 kg moving in the square horizontal plane with 6 m/s and 3 m/s respectively strike the bar as shown in figure and stick to the bar after collision. Denote angular velocity (about the centre of mass), total energy and centre of mass velocity by ω,E and vc respectively. Then after the collision: |
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Answer» A uniform bar of length 6 m and mass 16 kg lies on a smooth horizontal table. Two point masses 2 kg and 4 kg moving in the square horizontal plane with 6 m/s and 3 m/s respectively strike the bar as shown in figure and stick to the bar after collision. Denote angular velocity (about the centre of mass), total energy and centre of mass velocity by ω,E and vc respectively. Then after the collision: |
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A set of n equal resistors of value R each are connected in series to a battery of emf E and internal resistance R. The current drawn is I. Now, the n resistors are connected in parallel to the same battery. Then the current drawn from battery becomes 10 I. The value of n is |
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Answer» A set of n equal resistors of value R each are connected in series to a battery of emf E and internal resistance R. The current drawn is I. Now, the n resistors are connected in parallel to the same battery. Then the current drawn from battery becomes 10 I. The value of n is |
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A point moves in x-y plane according to the law x=4 sin 6t and y=4(1-cos 6t). The distance traversed by the particle in 4 seconds is (x and y are in meters) |
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Answer» A point moves in x-y plane according to the law x=4 sin 6t and y=4(1-cos 6t). The distance traversed by the particle in 4 seconds is (x and y are in meters) |
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A pebble of mass 0.05 kg is thrown vertically upwards. Give the direction and magnitude of the net force on the pebble, (a) during its upward motion, (b) during its downward motion, (c) at the highest point where it is momentarily at rest. Do your answers change if the pebble was thrown at an angle of 45° with the horizontal direction? Ignore air resistance. |
| Answer» A pebble of mass 0.05 kg is thrown vertically upwards. Give the direction and magnitude of the net force on the pebble, (a) during its upward motion, (b) during its downward motion, (c) at the highest point where it is momentarily at rest. Do your answers change if the pebble was thrown at an angle of 45° with the horizontal direction? Ignore air resistance. | |
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the number of ways of in which the letters of the word MULTIPLE be arranged without chaning the order of vowels |
| Answer» the number of ways of in which the letters of the word MULTIPLE be arranged without chaning the order of vowels | |
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A periodic voltage wave form has been shown in the figure. Determine the frequency of the wave form. |
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Answer» A periodic voltage wave form has been shown in the figure. Determine the frequency of the wave form. |
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39.For given system if all surfaces are smooth then acceleration of m1 and m2 are related as |
| Answer» 39.For given system if all surfaces are smooth then acceleration of m1 and m2 are related as | |
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Figure illustrates a cycle conducted with n moles of an ideal gas. In the states a and b the gas temperatures are Ta and Tb respectively. Temperature of the gas in the state c is |
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Answer» Figure illustrates a cycle conducted with n moles of an ideal gas. In the states a and b the gas temperatures are Ta and Tb respectively. Temperature of the gas in the state c is |
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Find equivalent resistance of the circuit. |
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Answer» Find equivalent resistance of the circuit. |
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A particle of mass m is moving with constant velocity v parallel to x-axis in x−y plane as shown in figure. Calculate its angular momentum with respect to origin at anyinstant 't'. |
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Answer» A particle of mass m is moving with constant velocity v parallel to x-axis in x−y plane as shown in figure. Calculate its angular momentum with respect to origin at anyinstant 't'. |
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The displacement of particle in a periodic motion is given by y=4 cos 2(t2)sin 1000t. This displacement may be considered as the result superposition of n independent harmonic oscillations. Here the value of n is : |
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Answer» The displacement of particle in a periodic motion is given by y=4 cos 2(t2)sin 1000t. This displacement may be considered as the result superposition of n independent harmonic oscillations. Here the value of n is : |
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3. Four identical spheres each of mass m are placed at the corners of squares of side 2 m.Taking the point of intersection of the diagonals as the orgin,then coordinates of centre of mass are |
| Answer» 3. Four identical spheres each of mass m are placed at the corners of squares of side 2 m.Taking the point of intersection of the diagonals as the orgin,then coordinates of centre of mass are | |