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Cambridge IGCSE Physics

1.5.3Centre of gravity

Centre of gravity in Cambridge IGCSE Physics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 1.5.3.1Explain what the centre of gravity of an object is.
  2. 1.5.3.2Describe an experiment to find the centre of gravity of an irregular plane lamina.
  3. 1.5.3.3Describe qualitatively how the position of the centre of gravity affects the stability of simple objects.

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  • Centre of gravity and stability

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Centre of gravity: sample question

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Where is the centre of gravity of a thin uniform ring (like a bangle)?

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