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What is the key concept for understanding the motion of extended bodies in this chapter?

  • Linear momentum of a single particle
  • Angular velocity of a system
  • Equilibrium of a rigid body
  • Centre of mass of a system of particles (correct)

    • In the context of dealing with the motion of extended bodies, why is the idealized model of a particle inadequate?

  • Because any real body encountered in daily life has a finite size (correct)
  • Because extended bodies cannot be in motion
  • Because the concept of centre of mass is not applicable to extended bodies
  • Because particles are too small to represent real bodies

    • What will be the focus at the beginning of the consideration of the motion of an extended body?

  • Angular momentum of individual particles
  • Motion of the system as a whole (correct)
  • Torque and angular momentum
  • Linear momentum of individual particles

    • What is an extended body considered as, in the first place?

    <p>A system of particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will be a key concept to understand the motion of extended bodies?

    <p>Centre of mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept of the centre of mass in the context of the motion of extended bodies?

    <p>The centre of mass of a system of particles is the average position of the mass distribution, and it behaves as if all the mass of the system were concentrated at that point.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the motion of a system of particles described in terms of the motion of a particle?

    <p>The motion of a system of particles can be described in terms of the motion of a particle by considering the motion of the centre of mass of the system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between angular velocity and linear velocity?

    <p>The angular velocity of a rotating body is related to its linear velocity by the formula $v = rω$, where $v$ is the linear velocity, $r$ is the radius, and $ω$ is the angular velocity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept of torque and angular momentum in rotational motion?

    <p>Torque is the measure of the force that can cause an object to rotate, and angular momentum is the measure of a body's tendency to continue rotating.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the equilibrium of a rigid body achieved?

    <p>The equilibrium of a rigid body is achieved when the net force and net torque acting on the body are both zero.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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