Q.

Statement A : When an iron sphere on the ground is heated its centre of mass rises slightly. 

Statement B : Centre of mass of system of particles depends on mass of the particles and their relative positions.

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a

Only A is correct

b

Only B is correct 

c

 A and B are correct 

d

Both A and B are wrong

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

While heating the iron the volume get expanded.

h2=R'=R(1+αT) h2>R

Only the masses of the particles and their location at that particular time determine the position of the centre of mass of a system of particles.

Hence the correct answer is A and B are correct.

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Statement A : When an iron sphere on the ground is heated its centre of mass rises slightly. Statement B : Centre of mass of system of particles depends on mass of the particles and their relative positions.