Center of mass of tetrahedron with uniform density

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The center of mass of a tetrahedron with vertices at points P1 = (x1, y1, z1), P2 = (x2, y2, z2), P3 = (x3, y3, z3), and P4 = (x4, y4, z4) can be calculated using the formula: C = (P1 + P2 + P3 + P4) / 4. This formula applies specifically to tetrahedrons with uniform density, ensuring that the center of mass is the average of the coordinates of the vertices. The discussion emphasizes the straightforward nature of this calculation and encourages users to utilize online resources for further clarification.

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Hi,

I have 4 non-planar points
P1 = ( x1 , y1 , z1 )
P2 = ( x2 , y2 , z2 )
P3 = ( x3 , y3 , z3 )
P4 = ( x4 , y4 , z4 )

what is the coordinate of center of mass of
the object ( tetrahedron ) whose vertices
are P1 P2 P3 and P4? ( uniform density )

Thanks
 
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