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Select the correct statement from the following: The position of the centre of mass of a system:
Select the correct statement from the following: The position of the centre of mass of a system:
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Centre of mass depends only on how mass is distributed, not on motion or coordinate system choice.
Updated On: May 6, 2026
- Remains the same in any translatory motion
- Depend on the choice of coordinates
- Does not depend on the shape and size of the system
- Depends on the distribution of its mass
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The Correct Option is D
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