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Why does a porter bend forward while carrying a sack of rice on his back ?

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When a porter carries a sack of rice, the line of action of his centre of gravity will go away from the body. It affects the balance, to avoid this he bends. By which centre of gravity will realign within the body again. So balance is maintained.
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