It is the centre of the circle.

Where is the centre of gravity in a ball?

It is the centre of the ball.

What influence does the earth have on the centre of gravity?

The earth draws the centre of gravity in a body as near to itself as possible.

Why will an egg, when placed on either end, fall over on its side?

Because the centre of gravity is nearer the earth when the egg is placed upon its side than when upon either end, as is shown in [Fig. 31] and [Fig. 32].

Fig. 31.