Proof related to the center of mass

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Homework Statement
proof that the distribution of mass around the center of mass is = 0.
Relevant Equations
∫Rdm = 0
hi guys
in the proof of the parallel axis theorem this equation is just put as it is as a definition of the center of mass :
$$\int[2(\vec{r_{o}}.\vec{r'})I-(\vec{r_{o}}⊗\vec{r'}+\vec{r'}⊗\vec{r_{0}})]dm = 0$$
is there is any proof for this definition ? and what is the approach for it
 
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If you calculate the position of center of mass with respect to a reference frame whose origin is fixed at the center of mass of the body then of course you get zero.

I cannot comment on your equation unless I know what are the nomenclature for the symbols but parallel axis theorem uses the setup I explained above.
 
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