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O-LevelPhysicsForces5054/12 · May/June 2022 · Q81 Mark

The centre of mass of a solid rectangular block is at its centre. A small heavy weight is available. In which arrangement is the centre of mass the lowest?

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Awith face X on a table
Bwith face Y on a table
Cwith face X on a table and the heavy weight attached centrally on top of the block
Dwith face Y on a table and the heavy weight attached centrally on top of the block

✓ Correct answer

B: with face Y on a table

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Topic
Forces, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
O-Level Physics, May/June 2022 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 8.

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