JEE Advanced2007PhysicsCenter of Mass, Momentum and CollisionActual
Statement I If there is no external torque on a body about its centre of mass, then the velocity of the centre of mass remains constant. Statement II The linear momentum of an isolated system remains constant.
Options
- AStatement I is true, Statement II is true; Statement II is a correct explanation for Statement
- BStatement I is true, Statement II is true; Statement II is NOT a correct explanation for Statement I
- CStatement I is true, Statement II is false
- DStatement I is false, Statement II is true
Correct answer
D. Statement I is false, Statement II is true
Step-by-step solution
If a force is applied at centre of mass of a rigid body, its torque about centre of mass will be zero, but acceleration will be non-zero. Hence, velocity will change. Correct option is ( d ) .