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