Mechanics: Quiz on the Centre of Gravity

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.

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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

Quiz/Test Summary
Title: Mechanics: Quiz on the Centre of Gravity
Questions: 10
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