Q.

Statement I : The position of centre of mass does not depend upon the reference frame.

Statement II : Centre of mass depends only upon the mass of the body.

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a

If both statement I and statement II are true and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I.

b

If both statement I and statement II are false 

c

If both statement I and statement II are true but statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I.

d

If statement I is true but statement II is false 

answer is C.

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

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Statement I : The position of centre of mass does not depend upon the reference frame.Statement II : Centre of mass depends only upon the mass of the body.