A rectangle has a base of 7 inches and a height of 18 inches.  2.) Calculate the distance of its center gravity from the base. 3.) Calculate the distance of its center gravity from its long side. 4.) Calculate its Moment about an axis, through the center of gravity, parallel to the base.

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A rectangle has a base of 7 inches and a height of 18 inches. 

2.) Calculate the distance of its center gravity from the base.

3.) Calculate the distance of its center gravity from its long side.

4.) Calculate its Moment about an axis, through the center of gravity, parallel to the base.

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