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There are two masses `m_1` and `m_2` placed at a distance l apart. Let the centre of mass of this system is at a point named C. If `m_1` is displaced by `l_1` towards C and `m_2` is displaced by `l_2` away from C. Find the distance, from C where new centre of mass will be located.

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Displacement of centre of mass,
`S_(CM)=(m_1l_1+m_2l_2)/(m_1+m_2)`
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