(n-1) equal point masses each of mass m are placed at the vertices of a regular n-polygon. The vacant vertex has a position vector a with respect to the centre of the polygon. Find the position vector of centre of mass.
(n-1) equal point masses each of mass m are placed at the vertices of a regular n-polygon. The vacant vertex has a position vector a with respect to the centre of the polygon. Find the position vector of centre of mass.
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Let b be the position vector of the centre of mass of a regular n-polygon.
(n-1) equal point masses are placed at (n-1) vertices of the regular n polygon, therefore for its centre of mass
rCM=
(n-1)mb+ma=0
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