Practical Mathematics for Grade 12, Problem ID: 5360
Leslie Green asks:
"A professional design standard requires that free standing equipment must not tip over if subjected to a force equivalent to one fifth of its weight applied at the worst possible point. The latest design has failed the test.
What can the design team do to fix the problem?"
Fit an extended foot structure to effectively widen the base.Fill the base with ballast to lower the center of gravity.Move the internal structures down to lower the center of gravity.Resign in disgrace.