stability (principal 1) Flashcards
1
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define stability
A
the quality, state, or degree of being stable and capable of resisting a change in motion
2
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define balance
A
an even distribution of mass enabling someone or something to remain steady
3
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define mass
A
the quantity of matter contained within an object or body
4
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define center of mass
A
the imaginary middle point around which the mass of an object or person is balanced
5
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define base of support
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the supporting area beneath an object or body: its limits are defined by the points of contact with the supporting surface
6
Q
how can one get more stable?
A
add more mass, lower center of mass, widen base of support, make center of mass closer to the base of support
