Centre of mass (p1)
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Centre of mass
Is the single point which represents all the spread out of mass of the body. “The point of balance of the body”
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Balance
The centre of mass must be over the base of support. Have to avoid toppling by maintaining centre of mass in the centre of the body
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Toppling
Weight acting vertically at the centre of mass to one side of the near edge of base of support.
Used by divers or gymnasts
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Stability
If an object is over the base of support it is said to be in equilibrium. If a slight movement of the object will make it topple the object is then an unstable equilibrium.
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