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In the shown figure, if all the surfaces are smooth and the two masses are allowed to move then centre of mass of the system will move

PhysicsCenter of Mass Momentum and CollisionNEET
Options:
  • A upwards
  • B downwards
  • C leftwards
  • D rightwards
Solution:
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The correct answer is: downwards
As the surfaces are smooth therefore there is no horizontal force on the system but as the block slides down the center of mass shifts downwards.

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