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Two bodies of mass 1kg and 3 kg have position vector (i + 2j + k) and (–3i – 2j + k) respectively the centre of mass of this system has a position vector…… 

(A) – 2i + 2k 

(B) – 2i – j + k 

(C) 2i – j – k 

(D) – i + j + k

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Correct option: (B) – 2i – j + k

Explanation:

 RCM = [(m1r1 + m2r2) / (m1 + m2)]

= [{(1)(i + 2j +k) + 3( 3i – 2j + k)} / (1 + 3)]

= [( 8i – 4j + 4k) / 4]

 2i – j + k  

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