Phys 2.2 - Centre of Mass

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  • Created on: 03-05-13 23:15
What is the centre of mass of an object?
The point of an object where the mass is thought to be concentrated
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Describe what is meant when 'an object is in equilibrium'.
When an object is suspended, its centre of mass is directly beneath the point of suspension
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Give an example of this.
Balancing a book on a pin
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Where can the centre of mass be found on a symmetrical object?
Along the axis of symmetry
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Isi?
Yeah
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Describe what is meant when 'an object is in equilibrium'.

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When an object is suspended, its centre of mass is directly beneath the point of suspension

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Give an example of this.

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Where can the centre of mass be found on a symmetrical object?

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Isi?

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