Question

Assertion : : The position of centre of mass does not depend upon the reference frame
Reason : Centre of mass depends only upon the rest mass of the body

• A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
• B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
• C. If assertion is true but reason is false
• D. If both assertion and reason are false

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The centre of mass depends upon the consistent masses and their relative distribution. Any choice of reference frame will give the same position for the centre of mass.