The figure below shows a homogenious wooden sphere with a nail driven or hammered into it at a point x as shown below.

The figure below shows a homogenious wooden sphere with a nail driven or hammered into it at a point x as shown below.

The sphere is allowed to roll after a little push on it. On what position will it settle along the plane PQ.Give a reason for your answer.

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The point X is on the plane PQ because the X side is now heavier than other parts.

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sharon kalunda answered the question on September 26, 2019 at 07:49

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