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1.5.3 Centre of gravity and stability

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Question 9

Heavy luggage on a passenger coach is stored in the compartment under the floor rather than on a roof rack. Why is this?

A

It lowers the centre of mass of the coach, making it more stable.

B

It increases the speed of the coach.

C

It decreases the kinetic energy of the coach.

D

It raises the centre of mass of the coach, making it more stable.

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1.5.3 Centre of gravity and stability Questions

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19 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 1.5.3 Centre of gravity and stability. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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