Merchant, F. W. (Francis Walter), 1855-1937, Chant, Clarence Augustus, 1865-1956 · Toronto : Copp Clark · leaf 73
Fig. 56.—Centre of gravity of a parallelogram and a triangle. (3) For a cube or a sphere, it is at the centre of figure. (4) For a triangle, it is where tlie three median linesintersect. (Fig. 56.) 75. Condition for Equilibrium. For a body to rest in equili-brium on a plane, the line of action of… … Fig. 57.—A and C are in stable equilibrium ; B is not, it will topple over ;D is in the critical position. the supporting base, which is the space within a cord drawn about the points of support. (See Fig. 57.) The famous Leaning Tower of Pisa isan interesting case of stability of equili-brium. It…
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