Quick Answer: The Bodies Center of Gravity apparatus is used to find the centre of gravity of regular and irregular shaped bodies by the suspension method. Each body is hung freely from different points with a plumb line, and the lines traced on it cross at the centre of gravity.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Set of different shaped bodies with suspension holes
Plumb line for tracing vertical lines on each body
Covers regular and irregular shapes
Used for lessons on centre of mass, balance, stability and equilibrium
About This Product
Students hang a body from one hole, let the plumb line settle, mark the vertical line and repeat from a second hole. The crossing point of the lines is the centre of gravity, and comparing the results for different shapes helps explain balance, stability and weight distribution. Laboratories and colleges in Fiji, Equatorial Guinea, Italy, Botswana and Brazil can buy the Bodies center of gravity through an export order.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the centre of gravity located with this apparatus?
The body is suspended freely from two or more points and the plumb-line direction is traced each time; the point where the lines intersect is the centre of gravity.
