
Two bodies and are attracted towards each other (beginning at rest) due to gravitation. Given that is much heavier than , which of the following correctly describes the motion of the centre of mass of the bodies?


Important Questions on System of Particles and Rotational Motion
Two particles and of equal mass are projected simultaneously with speed each as shown in figure. Find the co-ordinate of COM at . (Take, )

Two masses and are released from rest as shown in figure.
Find the distance travelled by centre of mass in .

Two masses and are released from rest as shown in figure. Find the speed of the centre of mass after in .

From a square sheet of uniform density, a portion is removed shown as shaded region in the figure. Find the centre of mass of the remaining portion if the side of the square is .

A uniform circular disc of radius '' is taken. A circular portion of radius '' has been removed from it as shown in figure. If the centre of hole is at a distance '' from the centre of the disc, the distance of the centre of mass of the remaining part from the initial centre is given by:

Find the velocity of centre of mass if the triangle formed is equilateral.


