Multiple choice

The centre of mass of a body depends upon which of the following factors?

  1. Size of the body
  2. Shape of the body
  3. Position of the body

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 1 and 3

  3. Only 2

  4. Only 1, 2 and 3
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Explanation

The centre of mass of a rigid body is a point whose position is fixed with respect to the body as a whole. The point may or may not lie in the body. The position of the centre of mass of a rigid body depends on the following:

(1) Shape of the body (2) Distribution of mass in the body

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