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The center of mass of a system of particles is the point that:
Options
A Always lies within one of the particles.
B Moves as if all the mass of the system were concentrated there.
Correct Answer
C Is always located at the geometric center.
D Has the greatest mass.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The center of mass (CM) is a special point that moves as if all the mass of the system is concentrated at that point and all external forces act there. It is the average position of the system's mass.

Hint

This is the point that follows a simple parabolic path when an object is thrown.

Question Info

Course: PHY 101
Topic: PHY 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 496 of 1250
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