Centre of gravity in general
In this learning path you will learn what centre of gravity is and why it is important.
The picture shows arranged stones in a stone tower. Your task is to gather several different stones and arrange them as shown in the picture. Comment on whether arranging was easy. Did you sort the stones and carefully follow the order in which you would arrange them? Could you stack the stones on top of each other regardless of their size and shape? Why? We conclude that the stones stand due to stable equilibrium and a well-established centre of gravity. Picture source https://pixabay.com/photos/stone-tower-balance-meditation-4519290/.
Watch the presentation and discover what the center of gravity is and why it is important in mechanical engineering.
Turn the wheel and answer the questions. Have fun and good luck.
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