Two point objects of mass 1.5 g and 2.5 g respectively are at a distance of 16 cm apart, the centre of gravity is at a distance $x$ from the object of mass 1.5g, where $x$ is

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Taking the moment of forces about centre of gravity $G$ is
$(1.5)gx = 2.5g(16 - x)$
$\Longrightarrow$ $3x = 80 - 5x$
or $8x = 80\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ or\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ x = 10\ cm$

Q. Two point objects of mass 1.5 g and 2.5 g respectively are at a distance of 16 cm apart, the centre of gravity is at a distance $x$ from the object of mass 1.5g, where $x$ is

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