Physical Education A-Level
Relationship between centre of mass and stability
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Stability depends on its position relative to the base of support, being greater when the centre of mass is lower and when the line of gravity falls within a wide base of support.
Topics that use Relationship between centre of mass and stability
- Biomechanical principles (AQA A-Level)
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