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Q1.

Two identical bodies $A$ and $B$ of equal masses have initial velocities $\vec{v_1} = 4\hat{i}$ m/s and $\vec{v_2} = 4\hat{j}$ m/s respectively. The body $A$ has acceleration $\vec{a_1} = 6\hat{i} + 6\hat{j}$ m/s$^2$ while the acceleration of the other body $B$ is zero. The centre of mass of the two bodies moves in __________ path.

(A)
circular
(B)
parabolic
(C)
straight line
(D)
elliptical
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Q2.

The position of center of mass of three masses $2$ kg, $3$ kg and $15$ kg placed with respect to mid point ($p$) of normal bisector, as shown in the figure is _______.

(A)
$\left(\dfrac{\sqrt{3}}{4}, 1.25\right)$
(B)
$\left(\dfrac{\sqrt{3}}{4}, 1.0\right)$
(C)
$(0, 0)$
(D)
$(1.25, 0)$
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