Q.

A uniform thin metal plate of mass 10 kg with dimensions is shown. The ratio of x and y coordinates of center of mass of plate is n9. The value of n is _____.          [2024]


Ans.

(15)

m1x1+m2x2=m3x3

10x1+2(1.5)=12(1.5)x1=1.5 cm

m1y1+m2y2=m3y3

10y1+2(1.5)=12×1y1=0.9 cm

x1y1=1.50.9=159n=15