6.1 - INTRODUCTION
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Practice Questions
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What is the center of mass?
💡 Hint: Think about balance.
What type of motion occurs when all parts of an extended body move together?
💡 Hint: Recall examples like a block sliding.
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What is the center of mass of an object?
💡 Hint: It helps determine how objects move.
True or False: All parts of a rigid body move with the same speed in pure rotational motion.
💡 Hint: Think of how different points on a rotating wheel move.
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Challenge Problems
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If a cylinder rolls down an incline, identify what type of motion it undergoes and justify your answer.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between its rotational and linear velocity.
Explain how the concept of center of mass can be used in solving problems related to multiple particle systems.
💡 Hint: Think of balancing objects like a seesaw.
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