Support, Movement and Growth in Animals (17)

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Level of stability for animals with a higher center of gravity

Less stable compared to animals with lower centre of gravity

The degree of stability of giraffes compared to turtles and crocodiles

Less stable when standing because of the higher centre of gravity

Factors that affects stability (1)

Centre of gravity

Factors that affects stability (2)

Base area

Definition of stability

Is the ability of an object to maintain its original position

Factors that affects stability - centre of gravity

An object that has a higher centre of gravity is less stable compared to an object that has a lower centre of gravity

Factors that affects stability - base area

An object with a big base area is more stable compared to an object with a small base area

Challenges faced by tall animals

To maintain its stability in their daily lives

Examples of difficulties faced by giraffes due to stability problems

The tall giraffes faces difficulty in drinking water

Way of giraffe maintains its body stability

The giraffe has to increase the base area of the support system by spreading its legs

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