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The centre of gravity for the three object system.
Answer to Problem 12.7P
The centre of gravity for the three object system is
Explanation of Solution
Given info: The mass of the rod is
The centre of gravity of the rod is,
Here,
Substitute
The centre of the gravity of the right angled triangle is at distance two third of the length of the base and one third of the height of the triangle from the base.
The centre of the gravity of the right angled triangle is,
Here,
Substitute
The centre of gravity of the square is,
Here,
Substitute
Formula to calculate center of gravity of three masses is,
Here,
Substitute
Simplify the above equation.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the centre of gravity for the three object system is
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