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A circular plate of uniform thickness has a diameter of 28 cm. A circular portion of diameter 21 cm is removed from the plate as shown.  is the centre of mass of complete plate. The position of centre of mass of remaining portion will shift towards left from  by

a)

5 cm

b)

9 cm

c)

4.5 cm

d)

5.5 cm



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A circular plate of uniform thickness has a diameter of 28 cm. A circular portion of diameter 21 cm is removed from the plate as shown.  is the centre of mass of complete plate. The position of centre of mass of remaining portion will shift towards left from  by

a)

5 cm

b)

9 cm

c)

4.5 cm

d)

5.5 cm

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Answer Key / Explanation : (c) -

(c)

 is the centre of mass of cut portion and  that of remaining portion.We have to find

Mass will be proportional to area. So mass of the whole disc is

Mass of cut portion

Mass of the remaining portion

Now,

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