Dynamics of a System of Particles Quiz

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When does the Centre of Gravity coincide with the Centre of Mass?

When the body is in rotational motion
In a uniform gravitational field, such as that of Earth on a small body (correct)
When the body is in free fall
When the body is experiencing air resistance

What is the significance of Centre of Mass?

It determines the maximum gravitational force on a body
It indicates the point where the body's weight is concentrated
It allows the application of Newton's laws to finite or extended objects (correct)
It defines the point of maximum translatory motion

What is the Centre of Mass of a body?

A point where the gravitational force is maximum
A point where the weight of the body is assumed to act
A point where the entire mass of the body is concentrated for describing its translatory motion (correct)
A point where the resultant of gravitational force on all the particles of the body acts

What does the Centre of Gravity represent?

The point where the resultant of gravitational force on all the particles of the body acts (B) Signup and view all the answers

Define Centre of Mass and Centre of Gravity in a body.

Centre of Mass is a point in a body where the entire mass is concentrated for describing its translatory motion. Centre of Gravity is a point where the whole weight of the body is assumed to act, and it is where the resultant of gravitational force on all the particles of the body acts. Signup and view all the answers

How is the position vector of the Centre of Mass of a two-particle system calculated?

Rcm = (m1r1 + m2r2) / (m1 + m2) (A) Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of Centre of a two-particle system as per the text.

The position vector of the centre of mass of a two-particle system is given by Rcm = (m1R1 + m2R2) / (m1 + m2), where m1 and m2 are the masses of the particles, and R1 and R2 are their position vectors with respect to an origin point O. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Centre of Mass according to the text?

The significance of Centre of Mass is that it allows the application of Newton's laws of motion to finite or extended objects, as the laws are applicable to point objects. It expands the applicability of Newton's laws. Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario does the Centre of Gravity coincide with the Centre of Mass?

In a uniform gravitational field, such as that of Earth on a small body, the Centre of Gravity coincides with the Centre of Mass. Signup and view all the answers

How does the Centre of Mass enable the application of Newton's laws to finite or extended objects?

The introduction of the concept of Centre of Mass allows the application of Newton's laws to finite or extended objects, expanding the applicability of the laws beyond just point objects. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the classification of metal ions in biological systems based on their action.

Metal ions in biological systems are classified as essential, non-essential, trace, and toxic based on their action. Essential metal ions are required for normal physiological functions, non-essential metal ions are not essential but may have biological activity, trace metal ions are required in very small amounts, and toxic metal ions can be harmful even in small quantities. Signup and view all the answers

What are the different types of metallobiomolecules and their functions?

Metallobiomolecules include enzymes, transport and storage proteins, and non-proteins. Enzymes facilitate biochemical reactions, transport and storage proteins help in the movement and storage of metal ions, and non-proteins also play important roles in metal ion binding and utilization. Signup and view all the answers

Provide a brief overview of membrane transport, channels, and pumps.

Membrane transport involves the movement of substances across biological membranes. Channels facilitate the selective passage of specific ions or molecules, while pumps use energy to actively transport ions or molecules against their concentration gradient. Signup and view all the answers

What is bio-inorganic chemistry about?

Bio-inorganic chemistry is the study of metal ions present in biological systems and their classification based on action, as well as metallobiomolecules such as enzymes, transport and storage proteins, and non-proteins. Signup and view all the answers

How are metal ions classified in biological systems?

Metal ions in biological systems are classified based on their action as essential, non-essential, trace, and toxic. Signup and view all the answers

Can you provide a brief overview of membrane transport, channels, and pumps?

Membrane transport involves the movement of substances across biological membranes, facilitated by channels and pumps which regulate the flow of ions and molecules. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Centre of Mass

Centre of mass is a point in a body where the whole mass of the body is concentrated for describing its translatory motion.
It is significant because Newton's laws of motion can be applied to finite or extended objects with the introduction of the concept of centre of mass.

Centre of Gravity

Centre of gravity is the point where the whole weight of the body is assumed to act.
It is the point where the resultant of gravitational force on all the particles of the body acts.
In a uniform gravitational field, such as on earth, the centre of gravity coincides with the centre of mass.

Centre of a Two-Particle System

For a system of two particles P₁ and P₂ with masses m₁ and m₂, and position vectors r₁ and r₂ with respect to the origin O.
The position vector of the centre of mass is given by: Rcm = (m₁r₁ + m₂r₂) / (m₁ + m₂).

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Test your understanding of the fundamentals of dynamics with this quiz on the dynamics of a system of particles. Explore concepts such as the centre of mass and centre of gravity, essential for describing translatory motion. Perfect for students and enthusiasts of physics and mechanics.