A boy of mass m is standing on a block of mass M kept on a rough surface. When the boy…
Physics · JEE Advanced · NTA Exams — Laws of Motion
A boy of mass m is standing on a block of mass M kept on a rough surface. When the boy walks from left to right on the block, the centre of mass (boy + block) of system :
- remains stationary
- shift towards left
- shifts towards right
- shifts towards right if M > m and towards left if M < m
Answer
(C) shifts towards right
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