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Consider a two particle system with the particles having masses `m_1 and m_2`. If the first particles pushed towards the centre of mass through a distance d, by what distance should the second particle be moved so as the keep the centre of mass at the same position?

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To solve the problem, we need to determine how far the second particle (mass \( m_2 \)) must be moved in order to keep the center of mass of the two-particle system in the same position after the first particle (mass \( m_1 \)) is pushed towards the center of mass by a distance \( d \). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Define the Center of Mass (CM)**: The center of mass \( x_{cm} \) of a two-particle system is given by the formula: \[ x_{cm} = \frac{m_1 x_1 + m_2 x_2}{m_1 + m_2} ...
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