What factors contribute to improving the stability of an object?

A. None these improve stability
B. Lower center of gravity alone
C. Wider base alone
D. Wider base and lower center of gravity


Ans: D. Wider base and lower center of gravity

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What will be an ideal response?

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