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If a rigid body rotates about a fixed axis passing through its center of mass, the body's linear momentum is
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If a rigid body rotates about a fixed axis passing through its center of mass, the body's linear momentum is

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The linear momentum is zero

Step-by-step explanation:

Because

When a rigid body is rotating about a fixed axis passing through point O, the body’s linear momentum given as L = mvG

But VG= 0 so

Linear momentum is zero

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