The centre of gravity is the average position of _______ distribution of the body.

mass

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gravity

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weight

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velocity

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Solution

The correct option is C weight
The centre of gravity is the point at which the total weight appears to act. At this point, the total weight of the body is assumed to be concentrated. Therefore it can also be described as the average position of the weight distribution of the body.

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