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What accounts for the stability of the Space Needle in Seattle?
To explain: The reason behind the stability of the space needle in Seattle
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
Center of gravity is defined as an imaginary point where the total weight of an object is assumed to be concentrated.
Most of the mass of space needle is below the support base (underground). This means that the center of gravity is underground, so it will not fall over. Thus, space needle in Seattle is in stable equilibrium.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the stability of the Seattle space can not fall because the centre of gravity is below the surface.
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