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JEE Main 6 April 2026, Shift 2, Physics Q32

Question 32 of 75 in this shift, Physics question 7 of 25, Section A.

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.

(1)circular
(2)parabolic
(3)straight lineOfficial answer
(4)elliptical

Official answer

Option 3

NTA final key.

Chapter: System of Particles and Rotational Motion
Topic: Center of Mass
Idea tested: Vector Kinematics of COM

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