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Center of Mass

Center of Mass. Definition. The location of an object where mass is balanced—there is an equal amount of mass in all directions. In 1-dimension …. 2 dimensions. 3 dimensions. Stability. Resistance to tipping over An object is only stable if the center of mass is over the base

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Center of Mass

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  1. Center of Mass

  2. Definition • The location of an object where mass is balanced—there is an equal amount of mass in all directions. • In 1-dimension…

  3. 2 dimensions

  4. 3 dimensions

  5. Stability • Resistance to tipping over • An object is only stable if the center of mass is over the base • If you hung a plum bob from the center of mass, it would land over the base

  6. Stability • An object is more stable if the center of mass is low to the ground

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