There's an explanation in the What's going on section at the bottom of
the Center of Gravity page
http://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/center_of_gravity.html
Nina Thayer
Snacktalk Moderator
>Hello,
> I am really intrigued by the center of gravity trick, but could you explain why it works. I know it always works, even if the object had 2 different masses on its ends, when you bring your hands together, they always find they center of gravity. Thank you
> Christyn
>
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