(a)[1]
State the meaning of centre of mass.
(b)[2]
State two design features that keep the car in Fig. 2.1 stable.
(c)[3]
Describe how to find the position of the centre of mass of the piece of card. You may draw on Fig. 2.2 or in the blank space.
Physics 5054 · O Level · Centre of gravity
Centre of gravity — practice question
A sports car is built to remain very stable while taking a corner at high speed. Fig. 2.1 shows where the centre of mass of the car is located. Fig. 2.2 shows a piece of card with an irregular shape.
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