Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]PhysicsRotational Mechanics
For a body undergoing pure rotation, its axis of rotation
Options
- Acan pass through a particle of the body
- Bnecessarily passes through the centre of mass
- Ccan pass through the centre of mass
- Dnecessarily passes through a particle of the body
Correct answer
C. can pass through the centre of mass
Step-by-step solution
For a body undergoing pure rotation, the axis of rotation is the line about which all particles of the body revolve in circular paths. The axis of rotation can be located anywhere depending on the physical constraints. It can pass through the centre of mass (for example, a uniform disc rotating about its central axis). It is not necessary for the axis to pass through the centre of mass (for example, a rod pivoted at one end). The axis can pass through a particle of the body (for example, a solid sphere rotating abo