Centre of gravity and stability - Jamb Physics Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 2011

The diagram above show the positions of a cone. The position which can be described as neutral equilibrium is represented as

A. Z only
B. X only
C. Y and Z
D. Y and X

Question 7:

• JAMB 2019

Which of the following bodies, each with centre of gravity G, lying on a horizontal table, is/are in unstable equilibrium?

A. II only
B. III only
C. I & IV only
D. II & III only

Question 8:

• JAMB 2019

A cone is in unstable equilibrium has its potential energy

A. Decreased
B. Increased
C. Unchanged
D. Oscillating

Question 9:

• JAMB 2019

A body was slightly displaced from its equilibrium position. Which one of the following is a condition for its stable equilibrium

A. An increase in the kinetic energy of the body
B. An increase in the potential energy of the body
C. An increase in the potential energy of the body
D. An increase in the height of the body