Assertion: The centre of mass of a two particle system lies on the line joining the two particles, being closer to the heavier particle. Reason: Product of mass of one particle and its distance from centre of mass is numerically equal to product of mass of other particle and its distance from centre of mass.

Question

Assertion: The centre of mass of a two particle system lies on the line joining the two particles, being closer to the heavier particle. Reason: Product of mass of one particle and its distance from centre of mass is numerically equal to product of mass of other particle and its distance from centre of mass. (A) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion. (B) If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion. (C) If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect. (D) If the Assertion is incorrect and Reason is correct.

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Correct answer is (a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.