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The point through which the whole weight of the body acts is called
Inertial Point
Center of gravity
Centriod
Central point
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Center of gravity is usually located where
more weight is concentrated
less weight is concentrated
less mass is concentrated
more mass is concentrated
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Center of gravity of an object depends on it's
weight
mass
density
shape
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Where will be the centre of gravity of a uniform rod lies ?
At its end
At its middle point
At its centre of its cross sectional area
Depends upon its material
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Where the center of gravity of a circle lies?
At its centre
Anywhere on its radius
Anywhere on its circumference
Anywhere on its diameter
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A simple method to find centre of gravity of a body is usage of
stop watch
plumbline
pendulum
gauge
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What is one way you might increase the stability of an object?
Lower the center of gravity
Raise the center of gravity
Increase the height of the object
Shorten the base of the object
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Where do you hang the plumb line when determining the CG?
It doesn't matter, because it always goes through the CG
Only from the corners
From the point where you are suspending the object
At the right angle
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If we suspend lamina at different positions, its center of gravity will still lie along the
Plumb line
Line of force
Line of weight
Gravity line
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There are three kinds of equilibrium, which of following is odd one out?
Stable equilibrium
Metastable equilibrium
Unstable equilibrium
Neutral equilibrium