Locate (a) the center of gravity of the assembly if the block is homogeneous (made of all one material), (b) the center of gravity of the assembly if the triangular portion of the block is made from a material with a specific weight of 0.25 lb/in³ and the remainder of the object is made from material with a specific weight of 0.1 lb/in³. The hole on the top is a hemispherical hole. 3 in. 2.25 in. 1 in. 1 in. 2.5 in. 2.5 in. 3 in. 2.25 in.

Locate (a) the center of gravity of the assembly if the block is homogeneous (made of all one material), (b) the center of gravity of the assembly if the triangular portion of the block is made from a material with a specific weight of 0.25 lb/in³ and the remainder of the object is made from material with a specific weight of 0.1 lb/in³. The hole on the top is a hemispherical hole. 3 in. 2.25 in. 1 in. 1 in. 2.5 in. 2.5 in. 3 in. 2.25 in.

International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

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ISBN:9781305501607

Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

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Chapter8: Centroids And Distributed Loads

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8.96P

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