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Define the center of mass of a body.

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The center of mass of a body is defined as a point where the entire mass of the body appears to be concentrated
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  • Center of mass may lie

    A
    within the body
    B
    outside the body
    C
    both (a) and (b)
    D
    only at the centre

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