Centre of Gravity: How Can This Be Possible?

Josielle Abdilla · Dec 9, 2017

Hi... The centre of gravity is the point where the whole weight seems to act on. How can this be possible? Ty in advance

yrjosmiel · Dec 9, 2017

Actually, the center of gravity is not where the whole weight acts on. The force of gravity acts on each particle in the object at roughly the same magnitude. It's merely the point where if you apply a force that is inline with it, no torque is generated.

Josielle Abdilla · Dec 9, 2017

Thanks for answering as soon as possible. Is a moment a turning effect of a force (the rotation) or when applying the force. Ty

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