This is an MCQ-based quiz on the topic of Mechanics: Quiz on the Centre of Gravity.
This set of MCQs helps you brush up on important physics topics and prepare you to dive into skill practice.
What is one way you might increase the stability of an object?
Lower the centre of gravity
Raise the centre of gravity
Increase the height of the object
Shorten the base of the object
There are three kinds of equilibrium, which of following is odd one out?
Stable
Metastable
Unstable
Neutral
Where the center of gravity of a circle lies?
Centre
Anywhere on radius
Anywhere on circumference
Anywhere on diameter
Where will be the centre of gravity of a uniform rod lies ?
End
Middle Point
Centre of Cross sectional area
None of the above
Center of gravity of an object depends on it's
Weight
Mass
Density
Shape
The Center of gravity is usually located where
More weight is concentrated
Less weight is concentrated
Less mass is concentrated
More mass is concentrated
The point through which the whole weight of the body acts is called
Inertial point
Centre of Gravity
Centroid
Central Point
A simple method to find the center of gravity of a body is the usage of
Stop Watch
Plumb line
Pendulum
Screw gauge
Point, where whole weight of body acts vertically, is called
COM
Midpoint
Centre of Gravity
Centre of Volume
Any object with mass has gravity.
True
False