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A4.4 - Centre of Gravity

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The centre of gravity of a body is the point where

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Which object has its centre of gravity at its geometric centre?

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Which instrument is used to find the centre of gravity experimentally?

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An object balances when supported at its centre of gravity because

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Stability is best described as an object’s ability to

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Which action lowers a person’s centre of gravity?

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Which feature improves stability most?

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Why are trucks designed with wide bases?

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Which object would topple most easily?

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Why must an irregular object be suspended when finding its centre of gravity?

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Where is the centre of gravity of a uniform triangle located?

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Standing passengers make a bus less stable because

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When does an object start to topple?

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Which change increases ladder stability?

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Why does a loaded cart tip more easily than an empty one?

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A gymnast spreads her arms to balance. This mainly

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Which situation shows greatest stability?

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Why are heavy items placed at the bottom of shelves?

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A ruler balances at its midpoint. This shows

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A tall bottle topples on a slope because

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Which design change improves crane stability?

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The centre of gravity of a body is the point where

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