What is the center of mass of an object?

Center of Mass and Stability Concepts

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The point where the object is heaviest
The topmost point of the object
The middle point of the object's weight
The point where the object is lightest
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can the center of mass be located in a sphere?
By finding the heaviest point
By finding the bottommost point
By finding the topmost point
By finding the geometric center
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it difficult to calculate the center of mass in the human body?
Because the body is perfectly symmetrical
Because the body is too heavy
Because the body is made of irregular shapes
Because the body is too light
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can the center of mass be experimentally located in the human body?
By balancing the body on a plank
By using a scale
By measuring the height
By calculating the weight
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where is the center of mass generally located in a standing human body?
At the shoulders
Below the belly button
At the feet
Above the head
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a uniform gravitational field, how are the center of mass and center of gravity related?
They are always moving
They are at the same position
They are at different positions
They are unrelated
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to stability when the center of gravity is outside the base of support?
Stability is unaffected
Stability decreases
Stability remains the same
Stability increases
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