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If the centre of mass on a vehicle is low to the ground, then it stays on the ground more naturally, thus making it less likely to tip over on a sharp turn, for example.
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Do the center of mass and the center of gravity coincide?
Yes . If the center of pressure, for the vehicle as a whole, is not located behind the center of gravity (away from the direction of the flight path), then the vehicle will have unstable motion and can tumble. Adding fins to the rear of the vehicle (or increasing fin surface area) will move the center of pressure aft, affording stable flight. A similar effect can be produced by adding weight to the front of the vehicle.
How can you lower the center of gravity in a car?
by distributing the mass all over the body
What is the relationship between center of mass and mass distribution?
Mass is uniformly distributed about its center of mass.
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
What two ways can you change the gravatational potential engergy of an object?
-- change its mass -- change its distance from the center of the Earth (raise it or lower it).
Do the center of mass and the center of gravity coincide?
Yes . If the center of pressure, for the vehicle as a whole, is not located behind the center of gravity (away from the direction of the flight path), then the vehicle will have unstable motion and can tumble. Adding fins to the rear of the vehicle (or increasing fin surface area) will move the center of pressure aft, affording stable flight. A similar effect can be produced by adding weight to the front of the vehicle.
How unstable ship can be made stable?
change the center of gravity (or mass) [balast - keel - move cargo]
Why is a glass that filled with liquid less stable than an empty glass?
The center of mass is more closer to the
How can you lower the center of gravity in a car?
by distributing the mass all over the body
Why is a vehicle with wheels that have a large diameter more likely to roll over than a vehicle with wheels that have a smaller diameter?
The larger the wheels have a higher center of mass than a smaller one. The higher the center of mass, the smaller the tilt needed to cause the wheel's center of mass to move outside its base and cause the wheel to roll over.
What is the secret of balancing toys that exhibit stable equilibrium while appearing to be unstable?
The secret of balancing toys that exhibit stable equilibrium while appearing to be unstable lies in their center of mass. These toys are designed in a way that allows their center of mass to be positioned directly beneath the point of support, which creates a stable balance. Despite their seemingly precarious positions, the toys' weight distribution enables them to stay balanced.
Where is center of mass of a sphere?
The center of mass of a sphere is its geometric center.
Is it possible to place an object into a stable orbit that doesn't cross the equator?
I'm not sure what you mean by "a stable orbit". The Earth's center of mass ... nominally the Earth's center ... always lies in the plane of any Earth orbit, so the ground track of the orbit must either cross the equator or coincide with it.
What is the atomic mass of roentgenium?
The atomic mass of the most stable isotope of Roentgenium is 281. This most stable isotope decays in around 36seconds. Oddly, it's most stable isotope has the same atomic mass as the most stable isotope of the element before: Darmstadtium.
What is the relationship between center of mass and mass distribution?
Mass is uniformly distributed about its center of mass.
Where is the center of mass of a ball?
The center of mass of a soccer ball is its geometric center.
How does the centre of gravity affect or is affected by vehicle stability and ride?
For same mass, lower cog = less tipping leverage on corners
