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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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One of the uses of the centre of mass or centroid is that the net force acts at the ....... of the loading body.
Options
A Centroid
Correct Answer
B The centre axis
C The corner
D The base
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The net gravitational force (weight) acts through the centre of mass (centroid).

Hint

Weight acts at the centre of mass.

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