Two blocks of masses $10\,kg$ and $4\,kg$ are connected by a spring of negligible mass and placed on a frictionless horizontal surface. An impulse gives a velocity of $14\,m/s$ to the heavier block in the direction of the lighter block. The velocity of the centre of mass is ........ $m/s$.

Two particles of masses $m_1$ and $m_2$ $(m_1 > m_2)$,initially at rest,move towards each other under an inverse square law force of attraction. Pick out the correct statement about the centre of mass $(CM)$ of the system.

Consider a two-particle system with particles having masses $m_1$ and $m_2$. If the first particle is pushed towards the centre of mass through a distance $d$,by what distance should the second particle be moved,so as to keep the centre of mass at the same position?

On a smooth horizontal plane,a uniform string of mass $M$ and length $L$ is lying in a state of rest. $A$ man of the same mass $M$ is standing next to one end of the string. Now,the man starts collecting the string. Finally,the man collects all the string and puts it in his pocket. What is the displacement of the man with respect to the Earth in the process of collection?

Two blocks of masses $10 \; kg$ and $30 \; kg$ are placed on the same straight line with coordinates $(0,0) \; cm$ and $(x, 0) \; cm$ respectively. The block of $10 \; kg$ is moved on the same line through a distance of $6 \; cm$ towards the other block. The distance through which the block of $30 \; kg$ must be moved to keep the position of the centre of mass of the system unchanged is

Two blocks $A$ and $B$ are joined together with a compressed spring. When the system is released,the two blocks move with unequal speeds in opposite directions as shown in the figure. Select the correct statement.