Focus Physics

Centre of gravity

Core concepts and learning points for this section:

Syllabus Points

Core

  • 1.5.3.1 State what is meant by centre of gravity
  • 1.5.3.2 Describe an experiment to determine the position of the centre of gravity of an irregularly shaped plane lamina
  • 1.5.3.3 Describe, qualitatively, the effect of the position of the centre of gravity on the stability of simple objects