Physics 5054 · O Level · Centre of gravity

Centre of gravity — practice question

The centre of mass of a solid rectangular block lies at its midpoint. A small heavy weight is available. For which arrangement is the centre of mass positioned lowest?

  • Awith face X on a table
  • Bwith face Y on a table
  • Cwith face X on a table and the heavy weight attached centrally on top of the block
  • Dwith face Y on a table and the heavy weight attached centrally on top of the block

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