NEET Physics Centre of Mass MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about the center of mass and its motion is correct?
The center of mass of a system remains at rest if no external force acts on it.
The center of mass always moves in the direction of the larger mass in a two-body system.
The center of mass can be located outside of the physical boundaries of the system.
The center of mass moves in a straight line only if the total momentum is conserved.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
According to the principle of conservation of momentum, the center of mass remains at rest if no external forces act on it, reflecting Newton's first law of motion.
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