I was building blocks with my daughter, and as the tower got higher, it became much more volatile. Why does this happen?
In: Physics
For something to tip over, its center of gravity needs to be moved over its footprint. Basically you need to apply a force to it to tip it a certain number of degrees.
As it gets taller, the principles of torque means that it is easier to push (less force required) and the principles of trigonometry mean that the number of degrees needed before its center of gravity is over its footprint is reduced.
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