The distance of centre of mass of system of carbon atom and oxygen atom from carbon atom
Answer to Problem 47P
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Mass of the carbon atom
Mass of the oxygen atom
Distance of centre of mass of carbon atom
Distance of centre of mass of oxygen atom
Distance of centre of mass molecule from carbon atom
Formula Used:
Centre of mass of system of masses is given as
Calculation:
Centre of mass of the molecule is given as
Substituting the values
Conclusion:
Therefore, the distance of the centre of mass comes out to be
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