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difference between centre of gravity and centre of mass

Asked by arnav1994(student), on 12/11/10
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centre of mass is the place where whole mass is supposed to be contrated. & centre of gravity is the center of whole gravity.... ok!!!! it is in simple languge sir...

Posted by ashishkaushik69...(student), on 14/11/10

Centre of gravity: a point in the system, where the gravitational force tends to act

Posted by mariyamm94...(student), on 14/11/10

Hi Atul
 
The center of mass is a geometrical measurement considering only mass distribution and not weight distribution. Centre of mass is a mathematically defined point for an object, which is unaffected by external field/force unless it is deformed by the external field/ force.
 
However, centre of gravity is a point from where net weight is assumed to act. Clearly it depends on gravity which is an external force.
Normally, centre of mass and gravity are same, this is because Earth’s gravitational field is uniform.
 
Now, consider a situation in which gravitational field is non-uniform. Also, imagine a very long uniform rod.
If you consider two parts of rod with same mass, the force of gravitation (weight) will be different on both instead of same mass. Due to which, its centre of gravity and center of mass will be different.
Because of this, the position of centre of mass of this rod will be different from that of centre of weight.
 
Normally, on Earth gravity is uniform so center of mass and gravity are same for most of the objects. But again be cautious!
 
I hope this is good for you!
Cheers!!

 
Posted by Abhishek Gupta(MeritNation Expert), on 18/11/10
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CENTRE OF MASS: a point at which the total mass of the system is assumed to be concentrated

CENTRE OF GRAVITY: a point at which total force is assumed to be zero

Posted by sohailboji(student), on 24/11/10

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