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Question

For which of the following, the centre of gravity can exist outside the body?


A

A uniform circular disc

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B

A uniform sphere

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C

A square lamina

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D

A human body

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Solution

The correct option is D

A human body


For a human body, its center of gravity can exist outside the body depending upon body positions like below.

One can clearly see how the center of gravity of a body changes its position for different positions.


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