Centre of Mass Flashcards
1
Q
What is the centre of mass
A
The point at which the mass of an object is concentrated
2
Q
Equation for pendulum
A
T=1/Frequency
3
Q
What does time period of pendulum depend on
A
The length
4
Q
How to find centre of mass of an irregular shape
A
Make hole Suspend object on pin Add string with weight on (plump line) Draw vertical line where string lies on object Make a second hole and repeat process Lines cross to show centre of mass
5
Q
How to make an object more stable
A
1) Base of object as wife as possible
2) Make centre of mass as low as possible
