Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Mass and weight

Mass and weight — practice question

Fig. 4.1 depicts a flat-topped cone and a sphere resting on a table.
(a)[2]

On Fig. 4.1, put a cross on each object to indicate where its centre of mass is.

(b)[3]

Explain why the flat-top cone is less stable when it is inverted.

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