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Center of mass

physical science Maturity 11-13

Every object has a balance point.

CoG stable.svg
CoG stable.svg
It is a special spot. You can find it to stay steady. It helps things not fall over. It is very cool! Can you find the balance point on a toy?
Bird toy showing center of gravity.jpg
Bird toy showing center of gravity.jpg

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File:CoG stable.svg
CoG stable.svg
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Center gravity 2.svg
File:Bird toy showing center of gravity.jpg
Bird toy showing center of gravity.jpg
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