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Two blocks A and B are connected by a massless string (shown in the figure). A force of 30 N is applied on block B. The distance travelled by centre of mass in 2 s starting from rest is

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Options:
  • A 1 m
     
  • B 2 m
     
  • C 3 m
     
  • D 4 m
     
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 2 m
 
The acceleration of the centre of mass is

aCM=FmA+mB

=3010+20=1 s-2

 s=12acmt2=12×1×22=2 m

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