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Question: Which of the following points is the likely position of the centre of mass of the system shown in fi...

Which of the following points is the likely position of the centre of mass of the system shown in figure?

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

Answer

C

Explanation

Solution

The position of centre of mass of the system shown in the questions figures is likely to be at C. This is because lower part of the sphere containing sand is heavier than upper part of the sphere containing air.