Mechanical comprehension · Difficulty 2
Try this ASVAB-style question.
Choose your answer before opening the explanation. This original practice item is for preparation and does not reproduce an official test question.
Which term matches this description: the point where an object’s weight can be treated as concentrated?
- torque
- center of gravity
- gear ratio
- kinetic energy
Reveal answer and explanation
center of gravity
center of gravity is the point where an object’s weight can be treated as concentrated. Lowering a vehicle load makes tipping less likely.