Statement 1: |
If there is no external torque on a body about its center of mass, then the velocity of the center of mass remains constant |
Statement 2: |
The linear momentum of an isolated 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 there is no external torque on a body about its center of mass, then the velocity of the center of mass remains constant |
Statement 2: |
The linear momentum of an isolated 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) Velocity of center of mass of a body is constant when no external force acts on the body. If there is no external torque, it does not mean that no external force acts on it |