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Why istn't the center of gravity of the meterstick necessarily at exactly the 0.05m mark?

The center of gravity of an object is where its weight can be considered to act. For a meterstick, the center of gravity is affected by the distribution of its mass along its length. If the meterstick is not uniform in density or has additional mass attached, its center of gravity may not align exactly with the 0.05m mark.


Where does an object center of gravity always lie?

It is always different depending on the object. For example a female humans' center of gravity is in the hip. as a male humans' center of gravity is in the chest. But once you have found the center of gravity in an object the center of gravity should be the same in every object like it.


Does the center of gravity of a solid body always lie within the body?

No, the center of gravity of a solid body may not always lie within the body. It depends on the distribution of mass within the body. If the mass is distributed symmetrically, then the center of gravity will be located within the body. However, if the mass distribution is asymmetrical, the center of gravity may lie outside of the body.


Do the center of the gravity always coincide with the geometrical center of the object?

Only if the object is homogeneous, i.e. the mass is uniformly distributed. If the object is lumpy, or has thick spots and thin spots, then the center of gravity isn't related to the geometric shape. Consider a see-saw with a light kid on one end and a heavy kid on the other end. The geometric center is the mid-point of the board, but the center of gravity is closer to the heavy kid.


Is the center of gravity located in the center of objects made of like material?

Only objects that have the exact size, shape, mass and density distribution can have the same center of mass. Any variation and the center of gravity would move. Furthermore, only objects that are geometrically symmetrical (think sphere) can have a center of gravity at their geometric center.

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Why istn't the center of gravity of the meterstick necessarily at exactly the 0.05m mark?

The center of gravity of an object is where its weight can be considered to act. For a meterstick, the center of gravity is affected by the distribution of its mass along its length. If the meterstick is not uniform in density or has additional mass attached, its center of gravity may not align exactly with the 0.05m mark.


Where does an object center of gravity always lie?

It is always different depending on the object. For example a female humans' center of gravity is in the hip. as a male humans' center of gravity is in the chest. But once you have found the center of gravity in an object the center of gravity should be the same in every object like it.


Does the center of gravity always have to be located withing an object?

No. The center of gravity of a wedding ring is in the space at the center of the ring. The center of gravity of the letter ' V ' is somewhere along the vertical line between the two slanted lines.


Does the center of gravity of a solid body always lie within the body?

No, the center of gravity of a solid body may not always lie within the body. It depends on the distribution of mass within the body. If the mass is distributed symmetrically, then the center of gravity will be located within the body. However, if the mass distribution is asymmetrical, the center of gravity may lie outside of the body.


Does the center of gravity always lies on the body?

No. For example, a ring has a center of gravity in the center of the ring, not on any part of the ring.


Is the center of gravity is always in the body?

For a single body, the center of gravity (center of mass) must be within the object. It is the single point at which all of an object's mass can be considered to act. For multiple bodies in a system, the center of mass can fall within a body or anywhere between bodies. The joint center of mass is called the "barycenter."


Where is the center of gravity of a basketball?

If you were observing the ball from the outside (of the ball) the center of gravity is in the middle of the basketball.


Do the center of the gravity always coincide with the geometrical center of the object?

Only if the object is homogeneous, i.e. the mass is uniformly distributed. If the object is lumpy, or has thick spots and thin spots, then the center of gravity isn't related to the geometric shape. Consider a see-saw with a light kid on one end and a heavy kid on the other end. The geometric center is the mid-point of the board, but the center of gravity is closer to the heavy kid.


Is the center of gravity located in the center of objects made of like material?

Only objects that have the exact size, shape, mass and density distribution can have the same center of mass. Any variation and the center of gravity would move. Furthermore, only objects that are geometrically symmetrical (think sphere) can have a center of gravity at their geometric center.


Where is the center of gravity in the five positions of the feet in ballet?

In ballet, he center of gravity should always be in the middle of your body, no matter what you are doing.


What is the direction of the force of gravity?

The force of gravity acts towards the center of mass of the object in question.


What statement about Gravity is always true?

Objects will always be pulled to the center of the mass.