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    100

    PROGRAM SOLAR 2010

    MODULE 17: STABILITY


    SECTION A
    1

    The figure 1 shows two cans P and Q. Can P is empty and Q is half-filled with sand.
    Tin can
    Q

    Tin can
    P

    sand

    Figure 1
    Which of the following explain about the stability of the cans?
    A
    B
    C
    D
    2

    P is more stable than Q.


    Q is more stable than P.
    P and Q have the same stability.
    P and Q have different centre of gravity.

    The figure 2 shows three wooden blocks P, Q and R arranged on a plank to study the
    stability of objects.

    Wooden blocks

    Lifted up

    P
    X

    plank

    Figure 2
    Which of the following will happen to the wooden block if the plank is lifted up at X?
    A
    B
    C
    D

    P will topple first because it is the nearest to X.


    R will topple last as it has the lowest centre of gravity.
    P will topple first because it has the smallest base area.
    P, Q and R will topple at the same time because they have square base.

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    The Figure 3 shows block X placed on two wooden legs.

    Block X

    Legs

    Figure 3
    Which of the following ways can make it more stable?
    A
    B
    C
    D
    4

    A small boat is carrying three fishermen. Which of the following is the most stable
    condition?
    A
    B
    C
    D

    The weight
    The height
    The stability
    The strength

    Which of the following factor to consider to increase the stability of a racing car?
    A
    B
    C
    D

    All three fishermen sit in the boat.


    All three fishermen stand in the boat.
    Two fishermen stand the other one fisherman sit.
    One of fisherman stand the other two fishermen sit.

    Which of the following will be affected when the position of the centre of gravity of
    an object is adjusted?
    A
    B
    C
    D

    Use bigger and longer legs


    Use the lighter block and the longer legs
    Spread the legs wider and use heavier block
    Make the legs shorter and spread them wider

    Size of the car.


    Type of the tyre.
    Height of the car.
    Type of the material.

    Giraffes stand with their four legs spread apart when drink water to
    I increase the base area
    II lower the centre of gravity
    III increase the strength of the front legs
    A
    B
    C

    I and II
    I and III
    II and III

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    D
    I, II and III
    Which situation applies the principle of stability?
    I
    II
    III
    IV

    A ropewalker performing his action in a circus using a balance beam


    Science apparatus have large base area
    A racing car is design to be low
    A man walking with a stick

    A
    B
    C
    D
    9

    I only
    I and II only
    I, II and III only
    I, II, III and IV

    Which of the following are the factors that will effect the stability of an object?
    I The base area of the object
    II The centre of gravity of the object
    III The magnitude of the gravitational force that acts on the object
    A
    B
    C
    D

    10

    I and II
    I and III
    II and III
    I, II and III

    The figure 4 shows a ropewalker performing his action in a circus.

    Long pole

    What is the function holding a long pole?


    A
    B
    C
    D

    To show his talent


    To increase his stability
    To decrease his base area
    To increase his centre of gravity

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    SECTION B

    1 Diagram below shows a wooden block.

    (i)

    Suggest a way to make the wooden block more stable by drawing in the
    space given below.

    (1
    mark)
    (ii)
    How can you make the model become more stable.
    1
    2.
    (2 marks)
    (b)

    Model A, B and C in the diagram have the same height.

    A
    (i)

    Which object is most stable ?


    .

    (ii)

    Which object is least stable ?

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    .
    (2 marks)
    2
    0

    (a)

    Circle the number that is in equilibrium point for the above diagram.
    (1 mark)

    (b)

    What is the point of equilibrium ?


    .
    (1 mark)

    (c)

    Draw lines to show the point of equilibrium for each shapes given
    below and mark X as it point of equilibrium.

    (4 marks)
    (d)

    Name two objects in yours class that is in equilibrium.


    i ..
    ii ..
    (2 marks)

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