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Does centre of mass of a body actually exist in reality? Does centre of mass of a solid body lie necessarily Inside it ?

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To answer the question, we can break it down into two parts: 1. **Does the center of mass of a body actually exist in reality?** 2. **Does the center of mass of a solid body lie necessarily inside it?** ### Step 1: Understanding the Concept of Center of Mass The center of mass (COM) is a theoretical point that represents the average position of all the mass in a body. It is a useful concept in physics for analyzing the motion of objects. Although it is a hypothetical point, it can be calculated using the distribution of mass in the body. ...
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  • The centre of mass of a body

    A
    Lies always at the geometrical centre
    B
    Lies always inside the body
    C
    Lies always outside the body
    D
    May lie within or outside the body.
  • The centre of mass of a body

    A
    depends on the choice of co - ordinate system
    B
    is independent of the choice of co - ordinate system .
    C
    may or may not depend on the choice of co - ordinate system
    D
    None of the above
  • The centre of mass of a body

    A
    lies always outside the body.
    B
    may lie within, outside on the surface of the body.
    C
    lies always inside the body.
    D
    lies always on the surface of the body.
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