Question

State two factors on which the position of the Center of Gravity of a body depends.

Hint:

The center of gravity is the average location of the weight of an object. Anything that affects how the weight is spread out (mass distribution and shape) will affect the C.G.

Answer 1

The position of the Center of Gravity (C.G.) of a body depends on:
1. The distribution of mass in the body: The C.G. is located where the mass is more concentrated. If the mass distribution changes (e.g., by bending an object), the position of the C.G. also changes.
2. The shape or geometry of the body: The C.G. is determined by the shape of the body. For symmetrical bodies with uniform density, the C.G. is at their geometric center.