Question

In the case of a rectangular or a square lamina, what is the location of the center of gravity?

• A. It is anywhere in the interior of lamina.
• B. It is the point of intersection of their diagonals.
• C. It is located anywhere outside area of the lamina.
• D. It is located on any one of the edges of a lamina.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

It is the point of intersection of their diagonals.

In case of a rectangular or a square lamina, center of gravity lies on the point of intersection of their diagonals. For rectangular and square lamina, along with the diagonals, opposite side bisectors pass through the center of gravity.