Statement 1: |
If no external force acts on a system of particles, then the centre of mass will not move in any direction |
Statement 2: |
If net external force is zero, then the linear momentum of the system remains constant |
a) |
Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is correct explanation for Statement 1 |
b) |
Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is not correct explanation for Statement 1 |
c) |
Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is False |
d) |
Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is True |
Statement 1: |
If no external force acts on a system of particles, then the centre of mass will not move in any direction |
Statement 2: |
If net external force is zero, then the linear momentum of the system remains constant |
a) |
Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is correct explanation for Statement 1 |
b) |
Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is not correct explanation for Statement 1 |
c) |
Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is False |
d) |
Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is True |
(d)
Net external force is zero. Therefore, no acceleration for CM. So, CM may move with a constant velocity