Centre Of Mass Flashcards
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Q
How do you find the centre of mass of a flat, symmetrical object?
A
Along the axis of symmetry
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Q
Define the centre of mass.
A
The point at which the mass of an object can be thought to be concentrated.
It lies directly below the point of suspension.
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Q
How do you find the centre of mass of an asymmetrical flat object?
A
Plumb line method.
Suspend the shape and plumb line from the same point
When they stop moving mark a line along the plumb line.
Repeat with the shape suspended from a a different point
The point at which the lines meet is the centre of mass.
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Q
What causes an object to topple?
A
If the line of action falls outside the base there will be a resultant moment and the object will topple.
