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stafusa
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You can always repalcereplace an off center force by the same force centered plus a torque $r\times F$.

So the trajectory and acceleration of the COM are the same you would get with the same force centered, so you can solve them independently of the rotational dynamics. The torque mentioned above is what drives the rotational dynamics of your rigid body.

You can always repalce an off center force by the same force centered plus a torque $r\times F$.

So the trajectory and acceleration of the COM are the same you would get with the same force centered, so you can solve them independently of the rotational dynamics. The torque mentioned above is what drives the rotational dynamics of your rigid body.

You can always replace an off center force by the same force centered plus a torque $r\times F$.

So the trajectory and acceleration of the COM are the same you would get with the same force centered, so you can solve them independently of the rotational dynamics. The torque mentioned above is what drives the rotational dynamics of your rigid body.

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You can always repalce an off center force by the same force centered plus a torque $r\times F$.

So the trajectory and acceleration of the COM are the same you would get with the same force centered, so you can solve them independently of the rotational dynamics. The torque mentioned above is what drives the rotational dynamics of your rigid body.