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1.5.3 Centre of gravity and stability

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Question 12

When packing a backpack for a hiking trip, hikers are advised not to place heavy items at the top of the backpack. Why is this?

A

They would cause the hiker to become unstable.

B

They would cause the hiker to slow down.

C

They would increase the kinetic energy of the hiker.

D

They would lower the centre of mass of the hiker.

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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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