A non-zero external force acts on a systems of particles. The velocity and acceleration of the centre of mass are found to be and at an instant . It is possible that |
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A non-zero external force acts on a systems of particles. The velocity and acceleration of the centre of mass are found to be and at an instant . It is possible that |
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(b) If external force is non-zero then acceleration of centre of mass must be non-zero . However, at a particular instant of time velocity of centre of mass may be zero or non-zero. Hence option (b) is correct. |