alleryWhat tends to happen when the centre of gravity lies outside the base?
AThe body gains mass
BThe body can topple
CThe body stops rotating
DThe body loses weight
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. The body can topple
An external centre of gravity makes the body unstable and prone to falling.
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