Going from centre of mass to ground frame

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To convert from the center of mass frame to the ground frame, one should add the velocity of the center of mass to the velocities of the individual bodies. This process is the inverse of moving from the ground frame to the center of mass frame, where the center of mass's velocity is subtracted. The discussion confirms that the correct approach involves adding rather than subtracting. Understanding this transformation is crucial for analyzing motion in different reference frames. Accurate application of these principles is essential in physics for effective problem-solving.

Apr 5, 2015

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I know how to go from ground frame to centre of mass frame
by subtracting velocity of centre of mass from the bodies.But I am not sure about how to go from centre of mass to ground frame.I think we should add velocity of centre o f mass.Right?

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