The position vector of the center of mass r → cm of an asymmetric uniform bar of negligible area of…

The position vector of the center of mass rcm  of an asymmetric uniform bar of negligible area of cross-section as shown in figure is:

  
  1. rcm=138Lx^+58Ly^
  2. rcm=58Lx^+138Ly^
  3. rcm=38Lx^+118Ly^
  4. rcm=118Lx^+38Ly^

Solution

The position vector of center of mass rcm is given as 

rcm=Xcmx^+Ycm y^

Where, Xcm=x-coordinate of center of mass  and Ycm=y-coordinate of center of mass

rcm=m1x1+m2x2+m3x3m1+m2+m3 x^ +m1y1+m2y2+m3y3m1+m2+m3 y^

rcm=2m×L+m×2L+m5L22m+m+mx^+2m×L+m×L2+m×02m+m+my^

rcm=13L8x^+5L8y^

Asked in: JEE Main 2019 (12 Jan Shift 1)

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