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Physics Center of Mass Motion of Centre of Mass MCQ (Single Correct)

If a ball is thrown upwards from the surface of earth and during upward motion :

A
The earth remains stationary while the ball moves upwards
B
The ball remains stationary while the earth moves downwards
C
The ball and earth both moves towards each other
D
The ball and earth both move away from each other

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D

In abscence of external force both move away from each other to keep the centre of mass at rest.

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