Which of the following statements regarding centre of mass …

Physics System of Particles Rotational Motion Telangana & AP CET Previous Year Question MCQ (Single Correct)

Which of the following statements regarding centre of mass is NOT true?

For two particles of equal mass, the centre of mass lies exactly midway between them

For three non-linear particles of equal mass, the centre of mass coincides with the centroid of the triangle formed by the particles

When the total external force on a system is zero, the velocity of the centre of mass of the system remains constant.

For two particles of different masses, the centre of mass of the particles is nearer to the particle of lesser mass.

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Option is incorrect because the centre of mass of two particles is nearer to the particle of higher mass not lesser mass.

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