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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



Question ID - 100931 | SaraNextGen Top Answer

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

1 Answer
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Answer Key / Explanation : (d) -

(d)

Net external force is zero. Therefore, no acceleration for CM. So, CM may move with a constant velocity

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