Balance is the ability to retain the center of mass of the body above the base of support.

Balance is the ability to retain the center of mass of the body above the base of support.

• A. Balance
• B. Stamina
• C. Power
• D. Coordination

Answer: (A)

Balance is the ability to keep the body's center of mass over its base of support. The center of mass is the point where the body's mass is concentrated, and the base of support is the area in contact with the ground (usually the feet). When the center of mass stays above the base, gravity acts through the supported area and there’s no tipping tendency, so you stay upright. You achieve this by small, coordinated muscle adjustments guided by your senses (vision, balance system in the inner ear, and proprioception from joints). Static balance means holding still; dynamic balance means maintaining stability while moving or changing position. Stamina is about endurance, power is about how forcefully you can move quickly, and coordination is about how well different body parts work together—important for movement, but they don’t define balance as directly as keeping the center of mass over the base of support.

Balance is the ability to keep the body's center of mass over its base of support. The center of mass is the point where the body's mass is concentrated, and the base of support is the area in contact with the ground (usually the feet). When the center of mass stays above the base, gravity acts through the supported area and there’s no tipping tendency, so you stay upright. You achieve this by small, coordinated muscle adjustments guided by your senses (vision, balance system in the inner ear, and proprioception from joints). Static balance means holding still; dynamic balance means maintaining stability while moving or changing position. Stamina is about endurance, power is about how forcefully you can move quickly, and coordination is about how well different body parts work together—important for movement, but they don’t define balance as directly as keeping the center of mass over the base of support.