Choose correct statement (A) The position of centre of mass of a...

Choose correct statement (A) The position of centre of mass of a system is dependent on the choice of coordinate system. (B) Newton's second law of motion is applicable to the centre of mass of the system. (C) Internal forces can not change the state of centre of mass. (D) Internal forces can change the state of centre of mass.

Options

ABoth (A) and (B) are correct
BBoth $(\mathrm{B})$ and $(\mathrm{C})$ are wrong
CBoth (A) and (C) are wrong
DBoth (A) and (D) are wrong

Correct answer

D. Both (A) and (D) are wrong

Step-by-step solution

Both

(A)

and

(D)

are wrong

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