Centre Of Mass Flashcards
1
Q
What will happen to an object if it is freely suspended?
A
It will come to rest with its centre if mass directly below the point of suspension
2
Q
What is the centre of mass of a symmetrical object?
A
It is along the axis of symmetry (the middle)
3
Q
What does the time period of a pendulum depend on?
A
On the length
4
Q
What is the centre of mass of an object?
A
It is the point at which the mass of the object may be thought to be concentrated
