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A 5kg block slides down an inclined plane with a constant velocity of 2m/s. What is the velocity of the center of mass of the block?

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1 m/s 2 m/s Correct 3 m/s 4 m/s

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For a single body in pure translational motion, the velocity of the center of mass is the same as the velocity of the body. Given: v = 2m/s. Thus, V = 2m/s (direction along the incline).

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