Calculating Moment of Mass: Clarification Needed

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The discussion focuses on the formulas for calculating the moment of mass using vertical and horizontal strips. The key formulas presented include M(y-axis) = ∫abxρ[f(x) - g(x)] dx and M(x-axis) = (1/2)ρ∫ab[f(x) + g(x)][f(x) - g(x)]dx for vertical strips, and M(y-axis) = (1/2)ρ∫ab[f(y) + g(y)][f(y) - g(y)]dy and M(x-axis) = ∫abxρ[f(y) - g(y)]dy for horizontal strips. Additionally, users reported technical issues with the forum, including errors related to the file cache system and problems with LaTeX code rendering.

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Homework Statement


Guys l would like a clarification on the formulas for calculating the moment of mass.

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For vertical strips :

M(y-axis)=\int_a^bx\rho[f(x)-g(x)] dx

M(x-axis)=\frac{1}{2}\rho\int_a^b[f(x)+g(x)][f(x)-g(x)]dx

For Horizontal strips :M(y-axis)=\frac{1}{2}\rho\int_a^b[f(y)+g(y)][f(y)-g(y)]dyM(x-axis)=\int_a^bx\rho[f(y)-g(y)]dy
 
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Guys is it me only, the forum is behaving weirdly. When l log in l am getting all sough of errors saying warning file cache system. I also can't get the latex code to work no matter what l do
 

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