Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11823-072-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-11823-072-5

Chapter 9 - Center of Mass and Linear Momentum - Problems - Page 256: 116a

Answer

The speed of the center of mass is $~~0$

Work Step by Step

Initially, before the particle are released, the speed of the center of mass is 0. Since no external forces act on the system, the speed of the center of mass does not change. Therefore, the speed of the center of mass is $~~0$.
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