Physics · Centre of mass of a two-particle system, centre of mass of a rigid body

How far from the midpoint of the stick is the center of mass of the stick-puck c

How far from the midpoint of the stick is the center of mass of the stick-puck combination after the collision?

  • A. \( l \) \( \overline{2} \)
  • B. \( \frac{l}{3} \)
  • C. \( \frac{l}{4} \)
  • D. None of these

Step-by-step solution

Assuming the stick is uniform and the puck of equal mass sticks to one end, the center of mass is located at a distance l/4 from the midpoint toward the end where the puck attaches.
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