Centre Of Mass Flashcards
1
Q
What happens if freely suspended
A
An object will come to rest with it’s centre of mass directly below the point of suspension
2
Q
Where is the centre of mass of a symmetrical object
A
Along the axis of symmetry
3
Q
Equation for a simple pendulum
A
T= 1/f
4
Q
What does the time period depend on
A
Length of the pendulum
5
Q
What is the centre or mass of an object
A
The point at which the mass of the object may thought to be concentrated
