
Three identical particles are placed on a horizontal smooth table, connected with strings as shown. The particle is imparted a velocity in horizontal direction perpendicular to the line The speed (in ) of particle when it is about to collide with




Important Questions on System of Particles and Centre of Mass
A uniform square plate from which four identical squares at the corners will be removed is shown in figure.
Answer the following questions on the basis of above data.
(i) Where is the centre of mass of the uncut plate?
(ii) Where does (centre of mass) lie after square is removed?
(iii) Where does lie after squares and are removed?
(iv) Where does lie after squares and are removed?
(v) Where does lie after squares and are removed?
(vi) Where does lie after all the four squares are removed?
(Give Answers in terms of quadrants and axes.)

Find the of the system of a L-shaped rod of mass and a particle of mass attached at the end of the rod as shown.

A ring and a particle of masses and are kept as shown in the figure, such that the of the combination lies at the origin. Find

Find and coordinates of the centre of mass of the plate shown in figure from which a square of side is cut out.

Find centre of mass distance from point of the uniform circular arc shown in figure.

Determine th coordinate of centre of mass of a thin homogeneous plate having the form of a rectangle with sides and from which a semicircle with a radius is cut out.

The figure shows a square metal plate of side from which a square plate of side has been cut as shown in the figure. Find the ratio so that the centre of mass of the remaining L-shaped plate coincides with the point

Figure shows a fixed wedge on which two blocks of masses and are placed on its smooth inclined surfaces. When the two blocks are released from rest, find the acceleration of centre of mass of the two blocks.
