Question 143 of 173 in Forces, Movement, Shape, and Momentum

THE TURNING EFFECT OF FORCES

1 mark · Easy

What is the name given to the point through which the weight of a body acts?

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Centre of gravity

Also accept: center of gravity; centre of mass

Common mistakes: Giving 'pivot' instead of 'centre of gravity'

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B1 · 1 mark · Correct term given.

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The point is called the centre of gravity.

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