Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Mass and weight

Mass and weight — practice question

Two identical containers, P and Q, are each partially filled with unequal amounts of sand. The centre of gravity of each container is marked $X$. Which container is the more stable, and why is it more stable?

  • AP is more stable because it has a lower centre of gravity.
  • BP is more stable because it has a smaller mass.
  • CQ is more stable because it has a greater depth of sand.
  • DQ is more stable because it has a higher centre of gravity.

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