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I updated the units. I also found out that the answer is supposed to be 70.3mm but I still can't figure out how to get that.

Homework Statement Locate the x coordinate of the center of mass of the homogeneous rod bent into the shape of a circular arc. Take r = 170 . The arc goes from (-5/6) to (5/6)pi (counterclockwise). It has a radius of 170mm.Homework Equations x=rcosθ, y=rsinθ, dL=r*dθThe Attempt at a Solution...

Homework Statement Locate the x coordinate of the center of mass of the homogeneous rod bent into the shape of a circular arc. Take r = 170 . The arc goes from (-5/6) to (5/6)pi (counterclockwise). It has a radius of 170mm.Homework Equations x=rcosθ, y=rsinθ, dL=r*dθThe Attempt at a Solution...