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CSEC Integrated Science · 2009 · Paper 2 · Question 6(d)

Suggest a reason why it is easier to carry two market bags of equal mass than to carry one bag with the combined mass.

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  1. 6(a)Define the term 'centre of gravity'.[1 mark]
  2. 6(b)Describe a method of finding the centre of gravity of the piece of cardboard.[4 marks]
  3. 6(c)Label with an X the likely position of the centre of gravity of the cardboard shown in Figure 9.[1 mark]
  4. 6(e)(i)Distinguish between 'stable equilibrium' and 'unstable equilibrium'.[2 marks]
  5. 6(e)(ii)What problems would the driver of the truck encounter when taking a left turn at high speed?[1 mark]
  6. 6(e)(iii)Give a reason for your answer to (e)(ii).[1 mark]
  7. 6(e)(iv)What is the likely consequence when the truck is moving after all paper towels have been offloaded from the right side?[1 mark]
  8. 6(e)(v)Suggest two actions the driver of the truck can take to prevent these problems.[2 marks]

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