Why is a pencil standing on its tip unstable, and what factors affect the stability of an object balanced on a point? - Students Free Notes

Why is a pencil standing on its tip unstable, and what factors affect the stability of an object balanced on a point?

A pencil standing on its tip is unstable because its center of gravity is high and has a very small base of support. Small disturbances can easily shift its center of mass outside the base, causing it to topple. Stability depends on the object’s height, base width, and the position of its center of mass.

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