Here is a link to how I solved for the mass and the centre of mass in part a, should have included this in the first post:
http://s87.photobucket.com/albums/k143/dombrennan/?action=view¤t=MP4-3.jpg
Homework Statement
A non uniform rod of length L=1m and linear mass density:
λ(x)=λo(1-(x/2L))
with λo=1Kg/m. It is supported at it's midpoint and initially tips over so that it's left end lies on the ground.
Part a: Find the position of the centre of mass along the rod when it is in it's...