Centre of Gravity

Center of gravity is usually located where

• more weight is concentrated

• less weight is concentrated

• less mass is concentrated

• more mass is concentrated

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Center of gravity of an object depends on it's

• weight

• mass

• density

• shape

Where the center of gravity of a circle lies?

• At its centre

• Anywhere on its radius

• Anywhere on its circumference

• Anywhere on its diameter

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

• Lower the center of gravity

• Raise the center of gravity

• Increase the height of the object

• Shorten the base of the object

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

• Plumb line

• Line of force

• Line of weight

• Gravity line

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Where is the centre of gravity of a ball

• On the outside edge of the ball

• A point not touching the ball

• The centre of the ball

• On the top of the ball

What stops you from standing up when not leaning forward in your chair?

• Gravity being too strong

• The centre of gravity is moving too much

• The chair putting a force on your body

• The centre of gravity isn't able to shift

Do all objects have a centre of gravity?

• No objects have a centre of gravity

• Only some objects have a centre of gravity

• Only very heavy objects have a centre of gravity

• Yes all objects have a centre of gravity

Where does center of gravity is usually located?

• more weight is concentrated

• less weight is concentrated

• less mass is concentrated

• more mass is concentrated

Any object with mass has gravity.

• True
• Sometimes
• False
• Never

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