Stability
Stability
Stability
Enabling Objectives
Centre of Gravity
The centre of gravity of an object is the point where the whole weight of the object acts or seems to
acts.
The centre of gravity of some shapes is shown below:
Regular shape Irregular shape
Example:
Stability
Name: Marks
2. The diagram below shows the position of the 4. A uniform rod is held vertically as shown. Where
centre of gravity of each standing lamina. Given should the rod be held such that when it is
that the laminas have the same weight, which of slightly displaced, it drops to another position?
the lamina shown below is the most stable.
5. A kite hangs freely on the branch of a tree as 7. Which of the following book shelves is the most
shown. Which pointy is possibly the centre of the stable?
gravity of the
kite?
6. A box is balanced at the edge of a table as shown. 8. Which of the following book shelves is the most