Class 11 Physics (India): Equation for center of mass

The center of mass is a point in a system that responds to external forces as if the total mass of the system were concentrated at this point. The center of mass can be calculated by taking the masses you are trying to find the center of mass between and multiplying them by their positions. Then, you add these together and divide that by the sum of all the individual masses.

Class 11 Physics (India)

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Centre of mass

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