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NRICH topics: Mechanics Centre of mass

Resources tagged with: Centre of mass

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There are 6 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to Centre of mass, you may find related items under Mechanics.

Broad Topics > Mechanics > Centre of mass

Problem Primary curriculum Secondary curriculum

Wobbler

A cone is glued to a hemisphere. When you place it on a table in what position does it come to rest?

Age 16 to 18
Challenge Level Yellow starYellow starYellow star
Problem Primary curriculum Secondary curriculum

Pole Vaulting

Consider the mechanics of pole vaulting

Age 16 to 18
Challenge Level Yellow star
Problem Primary curriculum Secondary curriculum

Uniformly Unstable

Invent shapes with different numbers of stable and unstable equilibrium points

Age 16 to 18
Challenge Level Yellow star
Problem Primary curriculum Secondary curriculum

Well Balanced

Exploring balance and centres of mass can be great fun. The resulting structures can seem impossible. Here are some images to encourage you to experiment with non-breakable objects of your own.

Age 5 to 18
Challenge Level Yellow star
Article Primary curriculum Secondary curriculum

High Jumping

How high can a high jumper jump? How can a high jumper jump higher without jumping higher? Read on...

Age 14 to 18
Problem Primary curriculum Secondary curriculum

Overarch 2

Bricks are 20cm long and 10cm high. How high could an arch be built without mortar on a flat horizontal surface, to overhang by 1 metre? How big an overhang is it possible to make like this?

Age 16 to 18
Challenge Level Yellow starYellow starYellow star

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