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Center of Mass as an Average Point

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The centre of mass of a body

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Lies always outside the body

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May lie within, outside on the surface of the body

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Lies always inside the body

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Lies always on the surface of the body

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Solution

The correct option is B May lie within, outside on the surface of the body
Ring has its center of mass at its center so the center of mass may lie inside, outside or over the surface of the body.

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