An object placed on the ground is in stable equilibrium. If the object is given a slight push, then…

An object placed on the ground is in stable equilibrium. If the object is given a slight push, then initially the position of centre of gravity
  1. moves nearer to ground 
  2. rises higher above the ground
  3. remains as such
  4. may remain at same level

Solution

In stable equilibrium, the centre of gravity of object, lies at minimum height from ground. As the object is given a slight push, its centre of gravity rises because it comes in unstable equilibrium.

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