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In a uniform gravitational field, how does the center of mass relate to the stability of an object?.
- A.It determines the object's weight
- B.It affects the object's ability to balance
- C.It has no effect on the object's motion
- D.It only matters when the object is in motion
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- It affects the object's ability to balance
Explanation
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In a uniform gravitational field, the center of mass affects how well an object can balance; if the center of mass is above the base of support, the object is stable.
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