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    Finding the Center of Mass of a pendulum

    My book did not give an equation for solving this particular question. However I do like the idea of finding a balance in the object in order to find the center of mass. Thanks!
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    Discover Tension in Systems I and II: A Physics Homework Question

    I did write them down. However I am unsure how to use them exactly and need some help in this (T-mg=ma).
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    Finding the Center of Mass of a pendulum

    Homework Statement Assuming that the combined mass of the balls is greater than the combined mass of the cords, but that the cords do have some mass, where is the center of mass for the system shown below? Homework Equations None The Attempt at a Solution I tried approaching...
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    What is the concept of center of mass and how is it related to potential energy?

    Homework Statement Image 1 Shows both system 1 and system 2 at rest Images 2 and 3 show answer choices: Given M2 > M1, which of the following pendulum systems has the GREATEST change in potential energy from a state of rest? Passage says: The greatest Potential energy is always associated...
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    Discover Tension in Systems I and II: A Physics Homework Question

    Homework Statement PLEASE click on attached picture below: What can be concluded about the tension in the cords holding the balls stationary in Systems I and II when both systems are at rest? In both systems the mass of the larger ball M2 is exactly twice the mass of the smaller ball...