Going from centre of mass to ground frame

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gracy

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Apr 5, 2015

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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Apr 5, 2015

Sure.

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