 The center of gravity (CG) of an object is the point

at which weight is evenly dispersed and all sides

are in balance. A human's center of gravity can
change as he takes on different positions, but in
many other objects, it's a fixed location.
 The center of gravity (CG) of an object is the point
at which all the weight of the body seems to be
concentrated. The entire weight of an object can
be considered to act downward from its center of
gravity.
 The center of gravity of a regularly shaped object
with an even mass distribution is at its geometric
centre.
 In an irregularly shaped object, the CG may be
located using the plumb line method.
 The plumb line method is used to determine the
center of gravity of an irregularly shaped object.
 To find the center of gravity, suspend a plumb bob
from three different points near the edges of an
irregularly shaped object. The point of intersection
of the three lines of action of the plumb bob marks
the center of gravity.
Center Of Gravity
 The center of gravity of an object may also be a
point where no mass exists. For example, the
center of gravity of a ring or a hollow ball lies at the
geometric center, where no matter exists. Similarly,
the center of gravity can be found outside the
body, as in a boomerang, bent tube, or when a
person bends forward.
 The concept of “center of mass,” or “center of
gravity,” was first introduced by Archimedes of
Syracuse. He proposed that the center of gravity is
the average location of an object’s weight.
 The location of the center of gravity is important for
stability.
 Stability is the ability of an object to maintain its
position or overcome the tendency to tip over
when pushed.
 (a) is in stable equilibrium. When pushed lightly, it
can maintain its position because it has a wide
base and the position of its center of gravity is low.
 (b) the cone is standing on its tip. It is unstable
because its base is small and the position of the
center of gravity is higher. Thus, when it is pushed, it
can be easily toppled.
 (c) the cone is neutral equilibrium because the
position of its center of gravity does not change
even when it is pushed and rolled along its side.
 Your center of gravity lies near the center of your
body. An imaginary vertical line from that position
to the ground must be within the area between
your feet; otherwise, you will fall over.
 You can test this by standing with the side of one
leg and one arm pressed against the wall. Now try
to raise the other leg sideways. Can you do this
without falling over?
In summary, the stability of a body depends on the
following factors:
 Area of the base. The wider the base, the greater
the stability. You are more stable when standing
on two feet than when standing on one foot.
 Mass. Greater mass means greater stability. It is
easier to knock down a light object than a heavy
one.
 Position of the center of gravity. The lower the
center of gravity, the greater the stability. You are
more stable sitting on a boat than standing on it.