Explain one example that you can find in your house the application of centre of gravity of a rigid body. Explanations need to be followed by a sketch of the object and the plausible location of centre of gravity.

Explain one example that you can find in your house the application of centre of gravity of a rigid body. Explanations need to be followed by a sketch of the object and the plausible location of centre of gravity.

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Chapter12: Static Equilibrium And Elasticity

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