Which among the following is the correct description of center of mass? dependent on location only dependent on mass distribution only dependent on both mass distribution and location

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Which among the following is the correct description of center of mass?
dependent on location only
dependent on mass distribution only
dependent on both mass distribution and location
Given a system of particles, how do we solve for its momentum?
multiply the total mass to the velocity of the center of mass
multiply the total mass to the acceleration of the center of mass
O multiply the total momentum to the velocity of the center of mass
Can the center of mass be outside an object?
yes
O no
Which of the following is an almost perfectly elastic collision?
an egg dropped from the rooftop
playing billiards
O playing darts
Transcribed Image Text:Which among the following is the correct description of center of mass? dependent on location only dependent on mass distribution only dependent on both mass distribution and location Given a system of particles, how do we solve for its momentum? multiply the total mass to the velocity of the center of mass multiply the total mass to the acceleration of the center of mass O multiply the total momentum to the velocity of the center of mass Can the center of mass be outside an object? yes O no Which of the following is an almost perfectly elastic collision? an egg dropped from the rooftop playing billiards O playing darts
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