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    Stability refers to an object's ability to maintain its original position. An object's center of gravity and factors like its base area and height determine its stability. A lower center of gravity and wider base make an object more stable. Understanding stability is important in areas like building foundations, vehicle design, and lab equipment. It allows objects to resist being tipped over by external forces.

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    Stability refers to an object's ability to maintain its original position. An object's center of gravity and factors like its base area and height determine its stability. A lower center of gravity and wider base make an object more stable. Understanding stability is important in areas like building foundations, vehicle design, and lab equipment. It allows objects to resist being tipped over by external forces.

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    Stability refers to an object's ability to maintain its original position. An object's center of gravity and factors like its base area and height determine its stability. A lower center of gravity and wider base make an object more stable. Understanding stability is important in areas like building foundations, vehicle design, and lab equipment. It allows objects to resist being tipped over by external forces.

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    STABILITY

    INTRODUCTION

    In this unit, a student is able to state :

    what stability is

    factors that affect stability

    applications of stability in daily life


    STABILITY

    Ability of an object to maintain its original position

    STABLE NOT STABLE


    Centre of gravity
    (equilibrium point)

    Gravity affects every part of an object.
    Centre of gravity

    the point at which the whole weight of the object
    seems to act
    Centre of gravity

    Regular shaped objects : exactly in the middle
    Centre of gravity

    Irregular shaped objects : at the side with greater mass
    Centre of gravity

    An object can be balanced at its centre of gravity
    How to find point of
    equilibirum?

    Lets do an activity!
    Factors affecting stability

    Location of centre of gravity
    the lower the centre of gravity, the more stable it is

    Shorter objects have a lower centre of gravity compared to taller ones



    Factors affecting stability

    Base Area
    the larger the base area, the more stable it is
    Improving the stability of objects

    Lowering its centre of gravity

    Increasing its base area


    Applying the principle of stability

    Foundation of buildings
    Racing car
    Bottom of glass is thicker
    Tripod stand, conical flask
    Trucks with engine at the bottom

    ~THE END~

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