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    Finding z component of center of mass of a complex shape

    I was assuming that the plate is very thin so there is no thickness in the z direction
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    Finding z component of center of mass of a complex shape

    I added a diagram, can you see it?
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    Finding z component of center of mass of a complex shape

    Homework Statement The rigidly connected unit consists of a 2.5-kg circular disk, a 2.8-kg round shaft, and a 4.2-kg square plate. Determine the z-coordinate of the mass center of the unit.Homework Equations ∑zm/∑m The Attempt at a Solution Circular disk: mass = 2.5 kg z = 0 zm = 0 Round...
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    Determine the x- and y-coordinates of the trapezoidal shape.

    Homework Statement **I couldn't get my specific picture to copy but here is one that is the same except, 2.6b=1.7b and 2.0b = 1.3b** Determine the x- and y-coordinates of the trapezoidal shape. (X bar, Y bar) = Homework Equations X bar = ∫xdA / ∫dA Y bar = ∫ydA/∫dA The Attempt at a...
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    Determine the magnitude of the vertical clamping force at E

    Are you able to see the picture now? And yes this is a homework problem!
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    Determine the magnitude of the vertical clamping force at E

    Problem: Determine the magnitude of the vertical clamping force at E in terms of the force P applied to the handle of the toggle clamp. Picture: I separated the machine into different parts and tried using ΣFx=0, ΣFy=0, and ΣM=0, but I can't seem to get the equations to link up to each other...