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Demonstration

Toppling centre of gravity. Place the object on a board and tilt the board. Watch the plumb line as the angle increase, until the line pases the front edge. Add different masses to the objects in different positions and watch the effect on the angle of topple.

Resources

Analysis

Equipment

1x plank, 3x different shapes, 1x plumb line

Safety

Keep hands clear of toppling object

Discussion

Extension - centre of gravity and the centre of gravity of really tall buildings in comparison to the centre of mass.

Demonstration

Extension centre of mass and centre of pressure for aeroplanes.

Resources

Shanon's PPP

Analysis

Equipment

Safety