Select WRONG statement about centre of mass: - Vidyadip

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Select WRONG statement about centre of mass:

A
Centre of mass of a ‘C’ shaped uniform rod can never be a point on that rod.
B
If the line of action of a force passes through the centre of mass, the moment of that force is zero.
C
Centre of mass of our Earth is not at its geometrical centre.
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While balancing an object on a pivot, the line of action of the gravitational force of the earth passes through the centre of mass of the object.

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Answer

Correct option: D.

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

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

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