Question

The stability of a flexible body depends on:

• A. height of the center of gravity from the ground.
• B. base area of the body.
• C. shape of the body.
• D. all the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is D all the above.

The stability of objects depends on the base, C.G and shape of the body. For a body to be the stable,

1. The base of the body need to be broad.
2. The Centre of gravity should be as low as possible.
3. The vertical line through the center of gravity should fall within the base.