Stability

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  • Created by: Char
  • Created on: 21-05-13 15:54
Where does the line of action of the weight of an object act through?
Its centre of mass
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When is there a resultant moment?
If line of action of weight lies outside the base of an object
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What will the object tend to do if this happens?
Topple over
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What two things increase the stability of an object?
Centre of mass is lower + base wider
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This is because?
It has to tilt further before the line of action of the weight moves outside the base
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What does the point of turning have to be so the object doesn't topple over?
Zero
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When is there a resultant moment?

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What two things increase the stability of an object?

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This is because?

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