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Discuss how the location of the centre of gravity influences the stability of basic objects.

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Discuss how the location of the centre of gravity influences the stability of basic objects

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Centre of Gravity and Stability

Consider a tall tower and a wide building. The tower has a high centre of gravity, while the building has a low centre of gravity.

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State the effect of a high centre of gravity on the stability of an object.
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