THE IMPORTANCE OF STABILITY

Lowering its centre of gravity. This can

be done by reducing the height of the

object or adding weight to its base

The stability of an object

can be improved by :

Increasing its base area.

WAYS TO IMPROVE STABILITY IN HUMANS

AND ANIMALS

Standing with legs

apart.

Bending and using

a walking stick.
A weightlifter

bends his knees

and keeps his

legs apart.

An acrobat uses

a long stick to

keep his balance

while walking on

a tight rope.
A giraffe stands

with its legs

spread wide

apart when

drinking water.

A rhinoceros has

short legs to

lower its centre

of gravity.
WAYS TO IMPROVE STABILITY OF OBJECTS

Small stones are added into a vase to lower the

centre of gravity of the vase.

Two small wheels are added to the back

wheel of a childrens bicycle to give
the bicycle a larger base.
The legs of the stool are shortened to lower its
centre of gravity.

The car is built a little bit high with its tyres

set wides apart.
 The heel of the shoe is widened to give it
a larger base.

Legs of a tripod stand are curved out to give the

tripod a wider base.
 APPLICATION OF STABILITY IN DAILY LIFE

Here are some examples

Stability is important in
to maintain the stability
our daily life.
of objects.

Passengers are not allowed

to stand on the upper
Tall buildings deck of double-decker. If
they are allowed to stand
in the upper deck, the
centre of gravity will be
raised and the bus will be
more unstable when it
takes a sharp turn.
Passengers are also
Vehicles advised to fill up the lower
deck first.

Lorries, buses and trucks

are designed with engines
located at the bottom of
the vehicles in order to
Appliances lower their centre of
gravity.

Luggage compartment of a
bus is located at the
bottom of the bus.
Its may be topple easily if
they are unstable.

Passengers in a moving
boat are advised to sit in
order to keep the centre
of gravity low.
 FOLIO
SCIENCE

FORM 2

NAMA : NUR IMAN IZZATI BT ABD HAMID

CLASS : 2 MASYITAH
CONTENT

The Importance
of Stability

Ways to
Application of Improve
Stability in Daily
Life
STABILITY Stability in
Humans and
Animals

Ways to
Improve
Stability of
Objects