Question

A T shaped object with dimensions shown in the figure, is lying on a smooth floor. A force vector F  is applied at the point P parallel to AB, such that the object has only the translational motion without rotation. Find the location of P with respect to C.

(a) (4/3)l

(b) l

(c) (3/4)l

(d) (3/2)l.

Answer 1

(a) : It is a case of translation motion without rotation. The force should act at the centre of mass