Four blocks are placed on a flat tabletop. Each block has a different base area and its centre of mass is at a different height.
Which block is the least stable?
| Block | Base area | Height of centre of mass |
|---|---|---|
| A | large | low |
| B | large | high |
| C | small | low |
| D | small | high |
Block A
Block B
Block C
Block D
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.