Question

Two masses of 2 kg and 4 kg are separated by a distance of 10 cm forms a
system of two mass, locate the position of centre of mass of this system.
If two masses are identical then where lies the centre of mass​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Position of center of mass   Xcm=m1+m2m1x1+m2x2

Let the origin to the position of m1 i.e.  x1=0

⟹ x2=L

Or    Xcm=m1+m20+m2L=m1+m2m2L

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