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प्रश्न
Can the CG be situated outside the material of the body? Give an example.
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उत्तर
The position of CG of a body depends on the distribution of mass in the body. It can be situated outside or inside the material of the body.
For example, The CG of wire is at its mid-point but CG of a ring lies at the centre where there is no material.
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