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1.8 Centre of mass
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- 1What is the centre of mass of an object?The point at which the mass if the object may be thought to be concentrated
- 2Describe how to find the centre of mass of a thin, irregular sheet of materialSuspend the thin sheet from a pin held in a clamp stand
Because it is freely suspended, it's able to turn
When it comes to rest, hand a plumbline from the same pin
Mark the position of the plumbline against the sheet
Hang the sheet with the pin at another point and repeat the procedure
The centre of mass is where the lines that marked the position of the plumbline cross - 3If freely suspended, an object will come to rest. Where will its centre of mass be?Directly below the point of suspension
- 4Where is the centre of mass of a symmetrical object?Along the axis of symmetry
- 5What does the time period of a pendulum depend of?Its length
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- GCSE Physics (1 Forces and their effects) Flashcards on 1.8 Centre of mass, created by Anisha Rai on 22/04/2016.
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