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Statement-1 : The centre of mass of a system of n particles is the weighted average of the position vector of the n particles making up the system
. Statement-2 : The position of the centre of mass of a system is independent of coordinate system

A

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1

B

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1

C

Statement -1 is False, Statement-2 is True

D

Statement -1 is True, Statement-2 is False.

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