A uniform paving slab is to be used as a garden step.
(a) State what is meant by the centre of gravity of an extended body.
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(b) The paving slab has a weight of 310 N and a length of 90 cm and will be supported at
two points, P and Q, as shown. The distance between P and Q will be 75 cm.