Question

Stability and center of gravity of an object whose stability can be increased by

• A. lowering center of gravity and increasing area of base
• B. lowering center of gravity and decreasing area of base
• C. moving center of gravity higher and increasing areas of base
• D. moving center of gravity higher and decreasing area of base

Answer 1

The correct option is A lowering center of gravity and increasing area of base

The position of the centre of gravity of an object affects its stability. The lower the centre of gravity is, the more stable the object. The higher it is the more likely the object is to topple over if it is pushed.
In general, increasing the size of the base (that is area) of support increases stability.