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Two bodies of mass 1 kg and 3 kg have position vectors i^+2j^+k^ and -3i^-2j^+k^ respectively. The magnitude of position vector of centre of mass of this system will be similar to the magnitude of vector :
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Options:
  • A i^-2j^+k^
  • B -3i^-2j^+k^
  • C -2i^+2k^
  • D -2i^-j^+2k^
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The correct answer is: i^-2j^+k^

As we know, centre of mass is given by, rcom=mirimi

rcom=mı^+2ȷ^+k^+3m-3ı^-2ȷ^+k^m+3m

rcom=-8mı^-4mȷ^+4mk^4m=-2ı^-ȷ^+k^

The magnitude of the position vector of the centre of mass is 22+11+12=6.

It is similar to the magnitude of the option A.

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