Which of the following statements are correct ?
- A and B only
- B and C only
- C and D only
- B and D only
Answer
(4) B and D only
Solution
A: Incorrect. The centre of mass coincides with the centre of gravity only when g is uniform over the body (not for a very large body).
B: Correct. As per NCERT, the centre of gravity is the point where the total gravitational torque on the body is zero; for a body in uniform g this point is the centre of mass.
C: Incorrect. A couple (two equal and opposite forces with different lines of action) has zero resultant force, so it produces only rotation, not translation.
D: Correct. Mechanical advantage = LoadEffort > 1 means a small effort lifts a large load.
B and D are correct.
Answer: (4)