P3 - Moments, Stability And Pendulums Flashcards
1
Q
What do most stable objects have? [2]
A
A wide base & low centre of mass.
2
Q
How are Bunsen burners designed and why?
A
With wide, heavy base to give it a low centre of mass so it’s harder to knock over.
3
Q
What is the time period of a pendulum?
A
The time from one side to other and back to start.
4
Q
What will happens if the total anti clockwise moment does not equal the total clockwise moment?
A
There will be a resultant moment so the object will turn.
