alleryWhy can centre of gravity shift relative to mass centre in orbit?
AGravity varies across the body
BIts mass centre is moving
CThe body loses its axis
DThe rigid body gains mass
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Gravity varies across the body
A non-uniform gravitational field can make gravity’s resultant act at a different point.
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