The center of mass of a system of particles (or objects) with total mass M moves like a single particle of mass M acted upon by the same net external force.

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The center of mass of a system behaves as if all the mass of the system is concentrated at that point and it is subject to the net external force acting on the system, according to Newton's second law.

The Center of Mass of a System of Particles (Or