Question

show that in the absence of any external force, the velocity of the centre of mass remains constant?

Answer 1

M for mass 

And v for velocity  

When there is not external force the acceleration of body is zero 

The velocity of the body will be 'v' 

Force = rate of change of momentum 

=> F = d(mv)/dt 

=> m (dv/dt) = F 

The external force F = 0 

M(dv/dt) = 0 

Dv/dt = 0 

M is not zero 

So this proves that velocity will always be constant in such scenario.

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