Centroid of a TILTED Semi circle

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The centroid of a tilted semicircle can be determined using specific coordinates. To find the x-bar and y-bar, one must locate the midpoint along the flat side of the semicircle and then measure 4R/3π perpendicular to this line. This method confirms that tilting does not alter the centroid's position relative to the semicircle's geometry.

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Centroid of a "TILTED" Semi circle!

Guys, could anyone help me out how to solve the centroid of these "tilted" semicircle. I really don't have any idea how to get its centroid since it's tilted..Please I really want to understand so kindly do it step by step, Thanks..

Just Find the x-bar and the y-bar..
 

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Tilting does not change the location on the semi-circle ... to find it's coordinates you go half way along the flat side and then 4R/3π perpendicular to it.
 

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