Alta High Conceptual Physics Center of Gravity Chapter 10 Alta High Conceptual Physics
Alta High Conceptual Physics Center of Gravity Center of gravity is often called the “Center of Mass” and is defined as the point at which all mass seems be concentrated. Center of Gravity is a balance point. You can use a plumb bob to find the center of gravity Alta High Conceptual Physics
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Alta High Conceptual Physics Toppling When an object’s center of gravity is over its base it will remain upright, however if the center of gravity extends beyond the base it will topple. Alta High Conceptual Physics
Center of Gravity over Base – will stay upright Center of Gravity outside Base – will topple Alta High Conceptual Physics
Alta High Conceptual Physics Stability Base of Support Alta High Conceptual Physics
Alta High Conceptual Physics Stability When an object is balanced so that any displacement lowers its center of gravity it is in an unstable equilibrium. Center of Gravity Alta High Conceptual Physics
Alta High Conceptual Physics Stability Which object is most stable? Alta High Conceptual Physics
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