What is the centre of mass?

  • A
    $A$ point where the total volume is concentrated.
  • B
    $A$ point where the entire mass of the body is supposed to be concentrated.
  • C
    $A$ point where the total charge is concentrated.
  • D
    $A$ point where the total energy is concentrated.

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$[1]$ $CM$ of a uniform semicircular disc is at $2R/\pi$.
$[2]$ $CM$ of a uniform semicircular ring is at $4R/3\pi$.
$[3]$ $CM$ of a solid hemisphere is at $4R/3\pi$.
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