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Center of Mass, Momentum and Collision: COM — Uniform Triangle MCQ

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COM — Uniform TriangleHardQuestion 30532

Question

The centre of mass of a uniform triangular lamina is located at:
  1. A
    The circumcentre
  2. B
    The incentre
  3. C
    The centroid (intersection of medians)
    Correct
  4. D
    One of the vertices

Correct answer

The centroid (intersection of medians)

Explanation

For a uniform triangular lamina, the centre of mass coincides with the centroid, at 1/3 of the height from each side.

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