This is an integration problem, to calculate the center of mass (center of gravity) for a continuous distribution. Specifically, we need the horizontal component of the center of mass. The height varies from h to zero according to this function: y(x) = h ( – 1)´ . The constants h and e replace 1.00 m and 3.00 m. There is also a thickness t and a density p. You need two integrals, the total mass and the center of mass. Possibly surprisingly, you don't actually need the numbers t, h, and p.

This is an integration problem, to calculate the center of mass (center of gravity) for a continuous distribution. Specifically, we need the horizontal component of the center of mass. The height varies from h to zero according to this function: y(x) = h ( – 1)´ . The constants h and e replace 1.00 m and 3.00 m. There is also a thickness t and a density p. You need two integrals, the total mass and the center of mass. Possibly surprisingly, you don't actually need the numbers t, h, and p.

Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems

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ISBN:9780534408961

Author:Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion

Publisher:Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion

Chapter10: Motion In A Noninertial Reference Frame

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 10.12P

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