For which of the following shapes does the center of gravity not coincide with its geometric center?

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15 Jan 2019
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28 May 2026

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The center of gravity of a right-angled triangle does not align with its geometric center due to the uneven distribution of mass. In contrast, shapes like equilateral triangles, squares, circles, and rectangles have their centers of gravity at their geometric centers because of their symmetry.

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