System of Particles and Rotational Motion - Result Question 9

9. The centre of mass of a system of particles does not depend upon

(a) masses of the particles

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(b) forces acting on the particles

(c) position of the particles

(d) relative distances between the particles

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 9. (b)

Solution:

  1. (b) Centre of mass of system depends upon position and masses of particle. Also, it depends upon relative distance between particles.