Part A Use equations Sa dm, Yem Sydm Xcm %3D M M Calculate the x-coordinate of the center of mass of a semicircular metal plate. to calculate the x- and y-coordinates of the center of mass of a semicircular metal plate with uniform density p and thickness t. Let the radius of the plate be a. The mass of the plate is thus M = - pra? t. Use the coordinate system indicated in (Figure 1). Express your answer in terms of some or all of the variables a, p, and t. 圈] Icm = Submit Previous Answers Request Answer X Incorrect; Try Again; 4 attempts remaining Part B Figure 1 of 1 > Calculate the y-coordinate of the center of mass of a semicircular metal plate. y Express your answer in terms of some or all of the variables a, p, and t. 圖]? Ycm = Submit Request Answer

Part A Use equations Sa dm, Yem Sydm Xcm %3D M M Calculate the x-coordinate of the center of mass of a semicircular metal plate. to calculate the x- and y-coordinates of the center of mass of a semicircular metal plate with uniform density p and thickness t. Let the radius of the plate be a. The mass of the plate is thus M = - pra? t. Use the coordinate system indicated in (Figure 1). Express your answer in terms of some or all of the variables a, p, and t. 圈] Icm = Submit Previous Answers Request Answer X Incorrect; Try Again; 4 attempts remaining Part B Figure 1 of 1 > Calculate the y-coordinate of the center of mass of a semicircular metal plate. y Express your answer in terms of some or all of the variables a, p, and t. 圖]? Ycm = Submit Request Answer

University Physics Volume 1

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Chapter9: Linear Momentum And Collisions

Section: Chapter Questions

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