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

Internal forces can change :

A
the linear momentum but not the kinetic energy of the system.
B
the kinetic energy but not the linear momentum of the system.
C
linear momentum as well as kinetic energy of the system.
D
neither the linear momentum nor the kinetic energy of the system.

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B

Internal forces can not change velocity but can do work.

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