Question

Choose the correct answer.

Select the wrong statement about the centre of mass:

Options

• Centre of the mass of a ‘C’ shaped uniform rod can never be a point on that rod.

• If the line of action of a force passes through the center of mass, the moment of that force is zero.

• Centre of a mass of our Earth is not at its geometrical centre.

• While balancing an object on a pivot, the line of action of the gravitational force of the earth passes through the center of mass of the object.

Answer 1

Select the wrong statement about the centre of mass: While balancing an object on a pivot, the line of action of the gravitational force of the earth passes through the center of mass of the object.