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Distinguish between centre of mass and centre of gravity.

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(i) The center of mass of a body is defined as a point where the entire mass of the body appears to be concentrated.
(ii) The center of gravity of a body is the point at which the entire weight of the body acts irrespective of the position and orientation of the body.
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