Centre of Gravity-Worksheet-DDL-W-7-07/05/20

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The point through which the whole weight of the body acts is called

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Center of gravity

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Where is the center of gravity usually located?

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More mass is concentrated.

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Center of gravity of an object depends on its

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mass

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Where will the centre of gravity of a uniform rod lie?

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At its middle point

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Where does the center of gravity of a circle lie?

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At its centre

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A simple method to find centre of gravity of a body is usage of

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plumbline

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What is one way you might increase the stability of an object?

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Lower the center of gravity

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Where do you hang the plumb line when determining the CG?

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From the point where you are suspending the object

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If we suspend lamina at different positions, its center of gravity will still lie along the

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Plumb line

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There are three kinds of equilibrium, which of following is odd one out?

• Stable equilibrium
• Metastable equilibrium
• Unstable equilibrium
• Neutral equilibrium

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Metastable equilibrium