Physics

JAMB 1999

The diagram above shows a solid figure with base PQ and center of gravity G on a inclined plane. Which of the following statements is correct

• A. The solid will fall over if the vertical line through G lies outside the base
• B. The solid will fall over if the vertical line through lies inside the base
• C. The solid will not fall over if the vertical line through G lies outside the base
• D. The solid can never fall over

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

The solid will fall over if when the vertical line through G lies outside the base, when slightly tilted

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