| Date | May 2017 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 17M.1.SL.tz0.17 |
| Level | Standard Level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | time zone 0 |
| Command term | Which | Question number | 17 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Which describes the centre of mass of an object?
A. The distance from the point of balance of the object
B. The point about which all particles of the object are evenly distributed
C. The point about which the object’s mass is evenly distributed
D. The point at which when a force is applied only rotational motion will result
Markscheme
C
Examiners report
Fourth easiest question, suggesting positive knowledge of centre of mass.
