Two point masses

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

Two point masses,

2\,\text{kg}

x = 0\,\text{m}

and

6\,\text{kg}

x = 0.50\,\text{m}

, form a system on the

x

-axis. Without doing any detailed calculations, indicate whether the center of mass of the system is located closer to

x=0\,\text{m}

or to

x=0.50\,\text{m}

and briefly state the reason.