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timtng
Nov13-03, 02:54 PM
An automobile has 58% of its weight on the front wheels. The front and back wheels are separated by 2 m. Where is the center of gravity located with respect to the front wheels?

Need help setting up the problem.
Thanks

Doc Al
Nov13-03, 03:25 PM
Ask yourself: What are all the forces acting on the car? And where do they act?

arcnets
Nov14-03, 04:57 PM
Or: Think of it as a balanced lever, and find the pivot.