Physics · Centre of mass of a two-particle system, centre of mass of a rigid body
Point where whole weight of body acts vertically is called
Point where whole weight of body acts vertically is called
- A. center of mass
- B. mid point
- C. center of gravity
- D. none of above
Step-by-step solution
The center of gravity is defined as the point through which the entire weight of a body acts vertically, independent of the body's orientation. While the center of mass is the average location of mass, weight depends on gravitational field, so the two coincide only in a uniform field. The question's phrasing specifically refers to weight, making center of gravity the correct choice.
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