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What is the concept of center of mass and how does it help us in applying Newton's laws of motion to finite objects?
The concept of center of mass allows us to consider finite objects as point objects at a particular location, enabling us to apply Newton's laws of motion to them.
Why do we need to consider finite objects as point objects at a particular location when applying Newton's laws of motion?
We need to do this in order to make it possible to apply Newton's laws of motion, which are applicable for point masses only, to real-life finite objects.
How does the concept of center of mass bridge the gap between Newton's laws of motion and real-life finite objects?
The concept of center of mass allows us to bridge this gap by enabling us to treat finite objects as point objects at a specific location, making it feasible to apply Newton's laws of motion to them.
Test your understanding of the concept of center of mass and its application in considering finite objects as point masses for the application of Newton's laws of motion.
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