Every object has a point where all its mass appears to be concentrated. This point is known as its centre of mass (CoM). An object will fall over if its centre of mass is not over its base. COM W Peter had a number of identical wooden blocks. He placed one block on the edge of the table with one quarter of the block hanging over the edge. He started stacking others on top with a quarter of each block hanging over the edge of the previous one. What is the greatest number of blocks he can stack like this without any falling off? (A) (B) (C) (D) 3 4 >5

Every object has a point where all its mass appears to be concentrated. This point is known as its centre of mass (CoM). An object will fall over if its centre of mass is not over its base. COM W Peter had a number of identical wooden blocks. He placed one block on the edge of the table with one quarter of the block hanging over the edge. He started stacking others on top with a quarter of each block hanging over the edge of the previous one. What is the greatest number of blocks he can stack like this without any falling off? (A) (B) (C) (D) 3 4 >5

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CQ: Estimate the order of magnitude of the length, in meters, of each of the following; (a) a mouse, (b)...

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