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Explain what is centre of gravity.

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A uniform metre scale is in equilibrium as shown in the diagram :

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Calculate the weight of the metre scale.
Which of the following options is correct to keep the ruler in equilibrium when 40 gf weight is shifted to 0 cm mark?
F is shifted towards 0 cm or F is shifted towards 100 cm.

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Explain neutral equilibrium.
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Explain what is unstable equilibrium.
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Where does the centre of gravity of the atmosphere of the earth lie?
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What is stability of an object?
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What is the centre of gravity?
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Explain the types of stability with suitable examples.
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Explain why a long pole is more beneficial to the tight rope walker if the pole has slight bending.
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Explain some situations where the centre of gravity of man lies outside the body.
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What is one way you might increase the stability of an object?
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Which of the following is important to the stability of a body?
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Chose the incorrect statement.
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Write about the experiment to find the centre of gravity of the irregularly shaped plate.
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Explain stable equilibrium.
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How will you determine the C.G. of an irregular lamina by the method of balance using a plumb line ? 
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Assuming that the centre of gravity of a uniform thin rod to be at its mid-point, explain briefly how you obtain the position of C.G. of the triangular lamina.
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Cotyledons are also called-
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A uniform metre scale of mass 80 g is to be balanced at 70 cm mark. Find from where a mass of 60 g be suspended to do so.    
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In _____ equilibrium, its centre of gravity remains at the same height when it is displaced.
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In which of the conditions given below, the body will be stable?