Question

A uniform disc of radius R is put over another uniform disc of radius 2R of the same thickness and density. The peripheries of the two discs touch each other. Locate the centre of mass of the system.

Answer 1

Let the centre of the bigger disc be the origin.

2R = Radius of bigger disc

R = Radius of smaller disc

P=Density of the two discs

The position of the centre of mass

At R/5 from the centre of bigger disc towards the centre of smaller disc.