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When `n` number of particles each of mass `m` are at distances `x_(1)=a, x_(2)=ar, x_(3)=ar^(2)…….x_(n)=ar^(n)` units from origin on the x-axis, then the distance of their centre of mass from origin.

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To find the distance of the center of mass of `n` particles, each of mass `m`, located at distances `x_1 = a`, `x_2 = ar`, `x_3 = ar^2`, ..., `x_n = ar^(n-1)` from the origin on the x-axis, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-step Solution: 1. **Identify the Positions of the Particles**: The positions of the particles are given as: - Particle 1: \( x_1 = a \) - Particle 2: \( x_2 = ar \) ...
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