The center of a sphere with radius 1Ocm is positioned at the origin of the coordinate system. 1. What are the coordinates of the CM of the sphere? 2. How would the coordinates of the center of mass of the sphere change if the origin of the coordinate system is shifted upwards by 2 units and to the left by 1 unit. 3. How would the answer to question 1 change if half of the sphere is made of titanium and the other half of bone?

The center of a sphere with radius 1Ocm is positioned at the origin of the coordinate system. 1. What are the coordinates of the CM of the sphere? 2. How would the coordinates of the center of mass of the sphere change if the origin of the coordinate system is shifted upwards by 2 units and to the left by 1 unit. 3. How would the answer to question 1 change if half of the sphere is made of titanium and the other half of bone?

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

1st Edition

ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter10: Systems Of Particles And Conservation Of Momentum

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 15PQ: Center of Mass Revisited N Find the center of mass of a system with three particles of masses 1.0...

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