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Physics · May / June 2019 · Paper 11 · Question 10

5054Centre of gravity

Which statement about centre of mass is correct?

  1. AObjects with a centre of mass at the same height are less stable when the base is larger.
  2. BObjects with a centre of mass at the same height are more stable when the base is larger.
  3. CObjects with higher centres of mass and smaller bases are more stable.
  4. DObjects with identical bases are more stable when the centre of mass is higher.

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Correct answer: B. Objects with a centre of mass at the same height are more stable when the base is larger.

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