5 Questions
Which of the following best describes the center of mass in physics?
The point where the mass of an object is concentrated
What is the center of mass of a single rigid body?
Fixed in relation to the body
Where is the center of mass located in the case of an object with uniform density?
At the centroid
Can the center of mass be located outside the physical body of an object?
Yes, in the case of hollow or open-shaped objects
What is the center of mass equivalent to in terms of Newton's laws of motion?
The particle equivalent of a given object
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