AQA Further Paper 3 Mechanics 2020 June — Question 1

Exam BoardAQA
ModuleFurther Paper 3 Mechanics (Further Paper 3 Mechanics)
Year2020
SessionJune
TopicCentre of Mass 1

1 A rigid rod, \(A B\), has mass 2 kg and length 4 metres.
Two particles of masses 5 kg and 3 kg are fixed to \(A\) and \(B\) respectively to create a composite body, as shown in the diagram.
\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{b0d0c552-71cb-4e5a-b545-de8a9052def0-02_120_730_769_653} Find the distance of the centre of mass of the composite body from \(B\). Circle your answer.
1.5 metres
1.6 metres
2.4 metres
2.5 metres