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Can the centre of mass of a body be at a point outside the body?

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Knowledge Check

  • The centre of mass of a body lies

    A
    on its surface
    B
    inside the body
    C
    outside the body
    D
    'b' and 'c'

  • The centre of mass of rigid body cannot lie

    A
    inside the body always
    B
    outside the body always.
    C
    always on its surface
    D
    at two points.

  • Statement-1: The centre of mass of body may lie where there is no mass. Statement-2: Centre of mass of a body is a point, where the whole mass of the body is supposed to be concentrated.

    A
    Both statement-1 and 2 are true and statement-2 is the correct explanation of statement -1.
    B
    Both statement-1 and 2 are true but satatement-2 is not correct explanation of statement -1.
    C
    Statement-1 is true but statement-2 is false
    D
    Both statement 1 and 2 are false.

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