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Published on: August 22, 2026
A uniform solid sphere of radius 
has a cavity of radius 
cut from it. If the center of mass of the system lies at the periphery of the cavity then
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Let 
be the mass of the sphere and 
be the mass of the cavity.
Mass of the remaining part of the sphere 
Mass moments of the cavity and the remaining part of sphere about the original CoM should add up to zero.
(Mass of the cavity to be taken negative)
(using identity)
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