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Physics · May / June 2026 · Paper 12 · Question 9

5054Centre of gravity

The diagram shows a bottle containing air, water and sand. More sand is added to the bottle. This affects the position of the centre of gravity of the bottle and its contents. How might the centre of gravity move?

  1. Afrom X towards Y
  2. Bfrom Y towards X
  3. Cfrom Y towards Z
  4. Dfrom Z towards Y

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Correct answer: B. from Y towards X

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