A sealed metal sphere containing gas floats freely in deep space

PHYSICS · Subjective · CBSE · Physics · System of Particles and Rotational Motion · System of Particles and Rotational Motion

Problem

A sealed metal sphere containing gas floats freely in deep space, far from external fields. The gas inside is warmed by an internal electric heater. Explain why the position of the center of mass of the sphere–gas system does not change during the heating process.

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