Center of gravity: The point where the total gravitational torque on an object is zero; for uniform gravity, it equals the center of mass.
How to apply it: Locate the center of gravity to determine whether an object is stable or will topple.
Course: AP Physics 1 · Unit: Torque and Rotational Motion
Practice questions about Center of gravity on AimFive — get rubric-based feedback showing exactly which points you earned.
AP and Advanced Placement are trademarks of College Board. AimFive is not affiliated with or endorsed by College Board.