Calculating Center of Gravity with 58% Front Weight: Automobile Problem Setup

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To calculate the center of gravity of an automobile with 58% of its weight on the front wheels, one must consider the distribution of weight and the distance between the front and back wheels, which is 2 meters. The forces acting on the car include the weight acting downwards at the center of gravity and the normal forces at the front and rear wheels. By treating the car as a balanced lever, the pivot point can be determined based on the weight distribution. The center of gravity can be calculated using the formula that relates the distances from the pivot to the weights on either side. This approach will yield the exact location of the center of gravity with respect to the front wheels.

Nov 13, 2003

timtng

An automobile has 58% of its weight on the front wheels. The front and back wheels are separated by 2 m. Where is the center of gravity located with respect to the front wheels?

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Nov 13, 2003

Doc Al

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Ask yourself: What are all the forces acting on the car? And where do they act?

Nov 14, 2003

arcnets

Or: Think of it as a balanced lever, and find the pivot.

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