Q. A cricket bat is cut at the location of its centre of mass as shown. Then
A) The two pieces will have the same mass
B) The bottom piece will have larger mass
C) The handle piece will have larger mass
D) Mass of handle piece is double the mass of bottom piece
Explanation
(b) Centre of mass is closer to massive part of the body therefore the bottom piece of bat has larger mass
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.