Center Of Gravity
Beginning of paper
The , according to the Webster's New World
Dictionary, the point in a body, or in a system of bodies, at which the
weight is equal to the forward of the object as the rear. In other words,
it is the point where the weight is equal in the front and in the back. If
you could balance it on this place ....
Middle of paper
.... of the center of gravity is how
an airplane flies. If the center of gravity is too far forward, the plane
will have an unstable equilibrium and in turn will take a nose dive into
the ground. If the center of gravity is too far aft (back) the plane will
fall out of control.
You must limit the weight and its positioning on board the aircraft
to prevent these occurrences from happening. The engineers design an
airplane so that it has a maximum weight capacity of passengers, cargo,
fuel, and e ....
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