Centre of Mass 1 Question 11
11. Statement I If there is no external torque on a body about its centre of mass, then the velocity of the centre of mass remains constant.
Statement II The linear momentum of an isolated system remains constant.
$(2007,3 M)$
Objective Questions II (One or more correct option)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 11. (d)
Solution:
- If a force is applied at centre of mass of a rigid body, its torque about centre of mass will be zero, but acceleration will be non-zero. Hence, velocity will change.
