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Observe the motion of an irregularly shaped object as it spins around its centre of mass. The path of the spinning object reveals that the net force of gravity pulls down on the object at its centre of mass. The centre of mass of the irregularly shaped object follows a simple parabolic trajectory when the object is tossed into the air.

Concepts

  • Centre of gravity
  • Newton’s laws of motion
  • Parabolic motion