Physical Education A-Level
Line of gravity and balance
What Line of gravity and balance means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Line of gravity and balance
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It acts vertically downwards through the centre of mass, and balance is maintained while it falls within the base of support.
Topics that use Line of gravity and balance
- Biomechanical principles (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Base of support and contact area
- Base of support and toppling
- Body mass and inertia
- Centre of mass
- Centre of mass and line of gravity
- Centre of mass in uniform and non-uniform bodies
- Distance
- Mass
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