CAIE IGCSE Physics Meaning of Centre of Gravity
Practise defining the centre of gravity, locating it in uniform or altered shapes and placing the weight force arrow through the correct point in a diagram.
- Syllabus
- 2026–2028
- Course
- Physics 0625
Exam points
- define the centre of gravity as the point through which the whole weight may be considered to act
- mark it at the geometric centre for a uniform symmetrical object unless material has been removed
- draw the weight arrow vertically downward through the centre of gravity and label it correctly
1.5.3.1—What is meant by centre of gravity question 1
A large rectangular block of stone has a square base of side 3.4 m . Fig. 3.1 shows the block at rest on a horizontal surface.
Fig. 3.1
The block is of uniform density and the centre of gravity G is at its centre.
Explain what is meant by centre of gravity.
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