CHAPTER 9 STABILITY

SUBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
9.1 Stability
1

Underline the correct word in the brackets so that each

sentence becomes a true statement.
(a) The stability of an object is its ability to [reduce,
maintain] its original position.
(b) If an object is [stable, unstable], it will easily topple
over.
(c) The weight of an object is due to [magnetic,
gravitational] forces acting on it.
(d) An object with a [lower, higher] centre of gravity is
more stable.
(e) The stability of an object depends on the position of its
centre of gravity and its [base area, shape].

Tick
(a)

(b)

(c)

P for the stable object.

9.2 Importance of Stability

3

Complete the chart below by stating the ways to improve the

stability of an object.
Improving stability

(a)

(b)

OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
9.1 Stability
1

Diagram 1 shows various sizes of cups.

Diagram 1

Which of the cups A, B, C and D is the most stable?

2

Diagram 2 shows a vertical piece of card hanging freely from

point P.
P

A
B

Diagram 2

Which of the points A, B, C and D, is most likely the centre

of gravity?
3

The stability of an object is influenced by

I
the objects mass
II
the base area of the object
III the position of the objects centre of gravity
A
I and II only
C II and III only
B
I and III only
D I, II and III

Which is most stable object?

A

Diagram 3 shows a vase.

Diagram 3

The stability of the vase can be improved by

A
reducing the volume of water
B
adding two more stalks of roses
C
putting the vase at a higher place
D
adding some small stones into the vase
9.2 Importance of Stability

Which of the following can increase the stability of a sports

car?
I
Use wider tyres
II
Use larger tyres
III Increase the height of the car
A
I and II only
C II and III only
B
I and III only
D I, II and III

REVISION
1

Which of the following structure is more stable?

I
A retort stand
II
An empty beaker
III A metre rule standing vertically
A
I and II only
C II and III only
B
I and III only
D I, II and III

Which of the following statements is not true about stability?

A
A stable object does not topple easily
B
Stability can be improved by increasing the base area of
the object
C
An object with a smaller base area is more stable than
an object with a bigger base area
D
The stability of an object depends on its base area and
the position of its centre of gravity

Diagram 1 shows two similar conical flasks arranged

differently.
X

Diagram 1

(a) Which of two arrangements, X and Y, is more stable?

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(b) Explain your answer in (a).
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