Revision: Moments, Centre of Gravity & Stability

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07 Turning Effects - Revision Quiz

Test your understanding of Turning Effects (Moments) here:

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1) A balancing toy (blue) is balanced upon a triangular base (red).

When the toy is pushed slightly to one side, it remains in its new position.

Where is the centre of gravity of the balance toy?

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2) A balancing toy (blue) is balanced upon a triangular base (red).

When the toy is pushed slightly to one side, it swings back to its original position.

Where is the centre of gravity of the balance toy?

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3) The figure below represents a uniform lamina with two shaded portions cut out. In which quadrant is the centre of gravity of the remaining portion?

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4) A television is held onto a wall by two brackets, as shown.

Which diagram correctly shows the forces on the television from the brackets.

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5) A light uniform metre rule is held horizontal by two strings which have tensions T1 and T2. Two forces of 25 N and 70 N act at the 15 cm and 75 cm marks respectively. What is the magnitude of T1 and T2?

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