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Question
When a body acted upon by gravity is suspended from a single point, where is its centre of gravity located relative to the point of suspension?
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
When a body is suspended from a single point, it will come to rest with its centre of gravity located somewhere on a vertical line that passes through the point of suspension. Depending on the body's shape and the suspension point, the centre of gravity could be directly below or directly above the point of suspension (in stable or unstable equilibrium).
Hint
Consider how a freely suspended object orients itself under the influence of gravity.