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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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Centre of Mass, Linear momentum, Collision

Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Centre of Mass, Linear momentum, Collision

If a system is subjected to a zero resultant external force, its...

If a system is subjected to a zero resultant external force, its centre of mass

Options

  1. Amay move
  2. Bmust not move
  3. Cmay accelerate
  4. Dmust not accelerate

Correct answer

D. must not accelerate

Step-by-step solution

According to Newton's second law for a system of particles, the net external force is related to the acceleration of the centre of mass by the equation F⃗ext=Ma⃗cm\vec{F}_{ext} = M \vec{a}_{cm}.

Given that the resultant external force is zero (F⃗ext=0\vec{F}_{ext} = 0), we get a⃗cm=0\vec{a}_{cm} = 0. Therefore, the centre of mass must not accelerate.

Since the acceleration is zero, the velocity of the centre of mass v⃗cm\vec{v}_{cm} remains constant. This constant velocity can be either zero or non-zero. If the initial velocity is non-zero, the centre of mass will continue to move with that constant velocity. Thus, the centre of mass may move.
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