The irregular object shown in the figure below (Figure 1) is dropped from rest o

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The irregular object shown in the figure below (Figure 1) is dropped from rest on the moon, where there is no air. Its center of mass is as shown in the figure.

Part A

What will it do after it is dropped?

What will it do after it is dropped?

A) It will start rotating clockwise about its center of mass B) It will start rotating counterclockwise about its center of mass C) It will rotate until point A is directly below its center of mass, and then it will stop turning D) It will rotate until point A is directly above its center of mass, and then it will stop turning E) It will not rotate

Explanation / Answer

since the entire force of gravitation will act on the centre of mass and the object will not rotate

E) It will not rotate

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