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Statement-1 : The centre of mass of a body may lie where there is no mass.
Statement-2 : The centre of mass has nothing to do with the mass.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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The correct Answer is:
C
Centre of mass is related to the distribution of mass of the body.
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