Two bodies $A$ and $B$ have masses $M$ and $m$ respectively, where $M m$ and they are at a distance $d$ apart. Equal force is applied to them so that they approach each other. The position where they hit each other is

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Two bodies $A$ and $B$ have masses $M$ and $m$ respectively, where $M > m$ and they are at a distance $d$ apart. Equal force is applied to them so that they approach each other. The position where they hit each other is

Dr. Abubacker · Accepted Answer

(b) As net external force on the system is zero therefore position of their centre of mass remains unaffected i.$e$. they will hit each other at the point of centre of mass.
The centre of mass of the system lies nearer to $A$ because $m_{A} > m_{B}$

Q. Two bodies $A$ and $B$ have masses $M$ and $m$ respectively, where $M > m$ and they are at a distance $d$ apart. Equal force is applied to them so that they approach each other. The position where they hit each other is

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