A question about Centre of Gravity

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The problem involves determining the center of gravity of a uniform disc after a portion has been cut out. The original poster describes a disc of radius 2m with a cut-out disc of radius 1m, and seeks to find the distance between the center of gravity before and after the cut.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

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  • Participants discuss methods for finding the center of gravity of the original and cut-out discs. There are questions about the approach to take for the newly shaped disc after the cut.

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Some participants have provided hints regarding the mathematical approach to finding the center of gravity, suggesting the use of overlapping solid discs. The original poster expresses uncertainty about the method but acknowledges receiving helpful guidance.

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There is mention of an attachment that may contain relevant information, but it is not accessible to all participants. The original poster's understanding of the center of gravity is noted as a factor in their inquiry.

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Homework Statement


A uniform disc A of radius 2m is cut as shown in the figure. The cut out is also a disc of radius 1m. O is the centre of gravity of disc A before cutting and O' is its centre of gravity after cutting. Find the distance between O and O'


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I know how to find the CG of disc A and the CG of the new disc respectively..
But i don't know how to find out the CG of the newly cut disc A...
I don't know what approach should I use in this question

Can anyone help me please?
 

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can someone help me please?
 
clevermartin said:
can someone help me please?

Without viewing your attachment nobody can help you.
 
clevermartin said:
can someone help me please?

First question: How do you find the center of gravity of an object?
 
clevermartin said:
I know how to find the CG of disc A and the CG of the new disc respectively..
But i don't know how to find out the CG of the newly cut disc A...
I don't know what approach should I use in this question
I assume you can find the center of mass of two overlapping solid discs. Hint: What kind of disc would you have to add to disc A to get a hole of the right size and placement? Hint2: A + -B = A - B (It's a mathematical trick!)
 
Doc Al said:
I assume you can find the center of mass of two overlapping solid discs. Hint: What kind of disc would you have to add to disc A to get a hole of the right size and placement? Hint2: A + -B = A - B (It's a mathematical trick!)

I know how to do it now~ Thanks a lot
 

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