4. Momentum and Collisions

Center Of Mass — Quiz

Test your understanding of center of mass with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

Which of the following best describes a continuous system in the context of the center of mass?

Question 2

How does the center of mass of a system of particles respond to external forces?

Question 3

A uniform square plate has a side length of $L$. If a circular hole of radius $R$ is cut out from its exact center, where is the center of mass of the remaining plate located?

Question 4

Consider a system of two particles with masses $m_1$ and $m_2$. If $m_1 > m_2$, how does the center of mass relate to their positions?

Question 5

A rocket in deep space (negligible external forces) fires its engine, expelling exhaust gases. What happens to the center of mass of the rocket-exhaust system?
Center Of Mass Quiz — High School Physics | A-Warded