JAMB 2019 Physics · Question 40

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

Options

Diagram for this JAMB 2019 Physics question
  1. A.II only
  2. B.III only
  3. C.I & IV only
  4. D.II & III only

Answer: B. III only

Explanation

i and ii are in neutral equilibrium. They will roll continuously on the table iii is a body with high centre of gravity (unstable) iV is a body with high centre of gravity (stable)

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