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Forces – week 4
FINDING THE CENTRE OF GRAVITY
All objects have a c_____________ of g_____________. .
Mark the centre of gravity on these regular shapes with a red dot.
Draw some pictures of the balancing candle experiment to show how the centre of gravity can
move.
Explain why the centre of gravity moved on the candle. ____________________________________________________
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Draw a plumb-line which you have made.
What can it be used for? ____________________________________________________
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Why did God show Amos a plumb-line? ___________________________________
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Use your plumb-line to find the centre of gravity for some irregular shapes.
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