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Name three ways to make a tower more stable without changing the size by using the term centre of gravity?
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How can you locate the center of gravity?
Usually the centre of gravity is at the centre of the object, scaling from both sides OR centre of mass where the object is stable when holding it up on a pin point
How do we know whether a body is in stable or unstable state due to position of its centre of gravity?
Roughly speaking, a body will be stable if its center of gravity, projected downward, is inside the surface on which it rests.
Why is a chest of drawers more stable if it's lower drawers are filled?
because it have a more lower centre of gravity. the lower the center of gravity is the more stable the chest of drawers is
If there is a three point support system in a forklift truck that forms a safety triangle and the center of gravity falls within the triangle can the forklift truck tip over?
The simple answer is no. As long as the centre of gravity remains within the confines of the triangle the truck is stable. However, as the centre of gravity rises (e.g. when the mast is elevated) the stablity of the truck is reduced. This is because the centre of gravity does not have to move very far when it is high in the air for it to have a much greater effect in the triangle at the ground. A similar principle applies when operating on sloping surfaces. If you were to imagine that the centre of gravity acts like a heavy arrow. As the triangle tilts on the slope, the tip of the arrow swings outwith the confines of the triangle and the truck tips over.
A person is more stable when their centre of gravity is high and their base of support is narrow true or false?
The statement is a falacious prevarication. If it were a statement of fact, then the most stable known objects might be nails standing on their tips. Tall narrow cars are so unstable that they are not even offered for sale, if they ever were. Cars and other objects are more stable when their centers of gravity are low, their bases of support are wide, and scantily clad women are draped across their hoods (bonnets).
How do we know whether a body is in stable or unstable state due to position of its centre of gravity?
Roughly speaking, a body will be stable if its center of gravity, projected downward, is inside the surface on which it rests.
How can you locate the center of gravity?
Usually the centre of gravity is at the centre of the object, scaling from both sides OR centre of mass where the object is stable when holding it up on a pin point
Why lorries are less stable if carrying a load?
because the centre of gravity will change
Why is a chest of drawers more stable if it's lower drawers are filled?
because it have a more lower centre of gravity. the lower the center of gravity is the more stable the chest of drawers is
A wine glass containing wine is less stable?
Wine glass containing wine tends to create a high centre of gravity which makes it less stable,so it is likely to topple over.
Why is the base of vehicle made wide?
A vehicle is made heavy at its bottom so that to keep it's centre of gravity a s low as possible. A lower center of gravity helps keep it stable, moreover, the base is made wide so that the vertical line passing through the centre of the gravity should not get out of its base during a turn.
Are most stable when our weight is directly over our base?
No, stability not only depends on the centre of gravity being withing the area of the base but also how far up from the base it is positioned.
Are WE most stable when our weight is directly over our base?
No, stability not only depends on the centre of gravity being withing the area of the base but also how far up from the base it is positioned.
Which force makes earth and sun stable in its orbit?
The force of gravity helps to keep the Earth and Sun stable in its rotation. Without gravity, the planets would float around knocking into each other or would travel too close to the sun.
What makes an object stable?
An object is stable because of the position of the center of gravity.
Why is a wine glass containing wine less stable than a wine glass with no wine?
Wine glass containing wine is less stable than an empty wine glass because winecreates a high centre of gravity, thus it is likely to topple over.Hope this helps :)
If there is a three point support system in a forklift truck that forms a safety triangle and the center of gravity falls within the triangle can the forklift truck tip over?
The simple answer is no. As long as the centre of gravity remains within the confines of the triangle the truck is stable. However, as the centre of gravity rises (e.g. when the mast is elevated) the stablity of the truck is reduced. This is because the centre of gravity does not have to move very far when it is high in the air for it to have a much greater effect in the triangle at the ground. A similar principle applies when operating on sloping surfaces. If you were to imagine that the centre of gravity acts like a heavy arrow. As the triangle tilts on the slope, the tip of the arrow swings outwith the confines of the triangle and the truck tips over.
