JEE Main Physics question

Identify the correct statement for the rotational motion of a rigid body.

(A)Individual particles of the body do not undergo accelerated motion
(B)The centre of mass of the body remains unchangedCorrect
(C)The centre of mass of the body moves uniformly in a circular path
(D)Individual particles and the centre of mass of the body undergo an accelerated motion

Answer: (B)

Solution

For rotation about a fixed axis passing through the centre of mass, the CM itself

Create a free account to read the complete working, and practise questions like this in a timed test.

Question ID VK-158887