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A-LevelPhysicsForces, density and pressure9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2009 · Q101 Mark

What is the centre of gravity of an object?

Athe geometrical centre of the object
Bthe point about which the total torque is zero
Cthe point at which the weight of the object may be considered to act
Dthe point through which gravity acts

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C: the point at which the weight of the object may be considered to act

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Forces, density and pressure, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2009 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 10.

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