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This apparatus is designed to experimentally determine the center of gravity for various flat, uniformly thick shapes, providing a hands-on method for understanding the principles of equilibrium and balance. It allows students to visually and physically locate the point where the entire weight of an object can be considered to act.

The unit consists of a free-standing vertical rod from which different shapes—such as an L, a T, a triangle, a semi-circle, and a circular disc—can be suspended. Each shape has multiple holes for hanging. By suspending a shape from a hole and using a plumb bob to mark the vertical line of action, and repeating this from a second hole, the intersection of these lines identifies the center of gravity.

Its primary application is in physics and mechanical engineering education for teaching statics and properties of areas. The key benefit is the direct, visual correlation between experimental results and theoretical calculations, enabling students to grasp the concept of centroid and its role in the stability and design of structures and mechanical components.