$(a)$ Centre of gravity $(C.G.)$ of a body is the point at which the weight of the body acts.
$(b)$ Centre of mass coincides with the centre of gravity if the earth is assumed to have an infinitely large radius.
$(c)$ To evaluate the gravitational field intensity due to any body at an external point,the entire mass of the body can be considered to be concentrated at its $C.G.$
$(d)$ The radius of gyration of any body rotating about an axis is the length of the perpendicular dropped from the $C.G.$ of the body to the axis of rotation.
Which one of the following pairs of statements is correct?

  • A
    $(a)$ and $(c)$
  • B
    $(a)$ and $(b)$
  • C
    $(b)$ and $(c)$
  • D
    $(c)$ and $(d)$

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