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JEEPhysicsRotational MotionClass 11

What does “Centre of mass” actually mean in Rotational Motion, and why does it matter for JEE?

the single point where the whole mass of a system can be treated as concentrated.

In simple words: the single point where the whole mass of a system can be treated as concentrated. Getting Centre of mass clear matters because JEE questions on Rotational Motion usually test this idea directly, not just a formula you memorised.

Key point

Centre of mass

Common mistake

assuming it always lies inside the body (for a ring it's at the empty centre).

Memory tip

for symmetric bodies it sits at the geometric centre.

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