IGCSE Physics Notes · Chapter 5

Turning Effect & Centre of Gravity

Why door handles are far from the hinges, how a see-saw balances, how to find the centre of gravity of any flat shape, and why some things topple over.

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Syllabus Contents 5.1 Turning effect 5.2 Moments 5.3 Principle of moments 5.4 Equilibrium 5.5 More forces 5.6 Experiment 5.7 Centre of gravity 5.8 Lamina experiment 5.9 Stability Key terms Worked examples Exam tips Experiments Quiz
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