The Center of Balance is always directly ______ the center of gravity.

• A. Above
• B. Below
• C. In line with
• D. Next to

Answer: (B)

The weight of a load acts at its center of gravity. The center of balance is the point used to keep that load steady when it’s supported or suspended. Since gravity pulls straight down from the center of gravity, having the balancing point directly below that center creates a stable vertical alignment with no tipping moment. This positioning minimizes sideways torques and helps the load hang calmly without rotating. If the balance point were not below the center of gravity, small tilts could generate a turning moment, making the load unstable. That’s why the center of balance is placed directly below the center of gravity.