Question 11
Two balls of unequal masses are connected by a light rigid rod. A force through their center of mass (CM) moves the system in the force direction without rotating it.
a) What happens when the force is applied between the less massive ball and CM?
b) What happens when it is applied between the more massive ball and CM?
a) What happens when the force is applied between the less massive ball and CM?
b) What happens when it is applied between the more massive ball and CM?