Center of MassHardBloom L3
Question
There are some passengers inside a stationary railway compartment. The track is frictionless. The centre of mass of the compartment itself (without the passengers) is C1, while the centre of mass of the 'compartment plus passengers' system is C2. If the passengers move about inside the compartment along the track.
Options
A.both C1 and C2 will move with respect to the ground.
B.neither C1 nor C2 will move with respect to the ground.
C.C1 will move but C2 will be stationary with respect to the ground.
D.C2 will move but C1 will be stationary with respect to the ground.
Solution
Sol. C1 : may move, as passenger exert frictional force on floor of compartment.
C2 : do not move , as there is no external force on compartment + passenger
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