The leaning tower of pisa does not fall. This is because the line of gravitational force ______ the base.

lies outside

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passes through

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is perpendicular to

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is parallel to

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The correct option is B passes through
The leaning tower of pisa does not topple over. This is because the line drawn from it's centre of gravity to the ground passes through its base. This is a useful parameter in designing a tower and design its stabililty.

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