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Explain centre of mass and stability.
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Force, energy and momentum
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Moments
Aqa A Level PhysicsMechanics and materials
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Explain centre of mass and stability
- This point belongs to Force, energy and momentum, especially Moments.
- You need to be able to explain centre of mass and stability.
- The key ideas to know are centre of mass.
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centre of mass
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