Why is Term 4 Non-Zero in the Center of Mass Frame?

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The discussion centers on the non-zero nature of Term 4 in the equation for angular momentum of a rigid body in the center of mass frame. It is established that while terms 2 and 3 are zero due to the definitions of center of mass, Term 4 remains non-zero because it involves simultaneous summation over both position vectors (r) and velocity vectors (v). The clarification provided emphasizes the importance of considering both variables together in the calculation.

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For general motion of a rigid body :
[Vectors in bold]
L = Σ miri × vi
= Σ mi(r0+ri,cm)×(vo+vi,cm)
= Σmir0×vo + Σr0×(mivi,cm) + Σ(miri,cmvo + Σmiri,cm×vi,cm ...[1]
If the centre of coordinate system is at the centre of mass then by definition of centre of mass: Σmiri=0 and Σmivi,cm=0.
Now here's the the problem: terms 3 and 4 in [1] are zero in the centre of mass frame but the term 4 is not.But then using the same arguments I can say it is zero too. I am missing a point but can not point out what.
 
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I'm sure you mean term 2 and 3 are zero in [1].
Term 4 is not zero because you have to sum over both, r and v simultaneously.
 
Heck that was easy.Thank you very much!
 

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