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In Center of Gravity

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which one is the measure of how much matter an object has?

a)

weight

b)

gravity

c)

mass

d)

volume

2.

Where will be the centre of gravity of a uniform rod lies ?

a)

At its end

b)

At its middle point

c)

At its centre of its cross sectional area

d)

Depends upon its material

3.

Which one describe the point through which the whole weight of the body acts?

a)

Inertial Point

b)

Center of gravity

c)

Center of mass

d)

Central point

4.

Which simple method can be used to find the centre of gravity of an object?

a)

stop watch

b)

plumbline

c)

pendulum

d)

gauge

5.

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

a)

Lower the center of gravity

b)

Raise the center of gravity

c)

Increase the height of the object

d)

Shorten the base of the object

6.

what is one method other than a plumb bob that can be used to find the centre of gravity?

a)

Dropping the object and seeing how it falls

b)

Finding the point that the object balances

c)

Measuring the object with a ruler

d)

Looking at the lightest part of the object

7.

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

a)

Gravity being too strong

b)

The centre of gravity is moving too much

c)

The chair putting a force on your body

d)

The centre of gravity isn't able to shift

8.

Why is the car on the left unstable?

a)

Its centre of mass is high

b)

it has a narrow base

c)

it has a high height

d)

all of the above

9.

Why is the car on the right more stable?

a)

Its centre of mass is higher

b)

it has a wider base

c)

it has more height

d)

all of the above

10.

What happens to the pull of gravity as distance between two objects increases?

a)

Increases

b)

Decreases

c)

Stays the same