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86 Center of Mass Analysis

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Question 1

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How did a higher center of mass affect the cart’s motion after it hit the barrier?

Question 2

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See the three identical barrels, one empty, one half-full of water, and one full of water.
a. Place an “X” on each barrel to show the approximate location of its center of mass.
b. Label the barrel that has the most mass “most mass.”
c. Label the barrel with the lowest center of mass “lowest center of
mass.”
d. Label the barrel that is easiest to tip over “least stable.”

Question 3

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For the barrel with the label “lowest center of mass.” Explain why the center of mass is located there.

Question 4

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For the barrel that is labeled “least stable.” Explain why that barrel is the least stable.

Question 5

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Your friend’s parents want to haul some lumber in their station wagon. His parents are not sure whether to put the lumber in the wagon or tie it on the roof rack. What advice do you give them? Explain in terms of center of mass

Question 6

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Why do think pick-ups and SUVs tend to roll over more often than passenger cars of similar mass? Explain in terms of center of mass