(i) False
Reason — The position of the center of gravity of a body depends on its mass distribution. When a body is deformed, its mass distribution can change, leading to a potential shift in the position of its center of gravity.
(ii) True
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State whether the following statements are true or false. (i) ‘The position of centre of gravity of a body remains unchanged even when the body is deformed’. (ii) ‘The centre of gravity of a freely suspended body always lies vertically below the point of suspension’.
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