Centre Of Mass

Question 1

List the step by step method of finding the centre of mass if an irregular shape.

Answer 1

1) Put a hole in one corner of the shape
and suspend from the stand rod through a needle
2) Use a plumb line placed by the card to
draw a vertical line down it.
3) Repeat the procedure hanging the card
from different corners.

Question 2

Define stability.

Answer 2

Stability is a measure of how likely it is for an object to topple over when pushed or moved.