CM of triangle with integration

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The center of mass (CM) of an isosceles triangle can be calculated using integration, specifically with the formula Rcm = integral(xdm) / integral(dm). In this case, the density is constant, and the differential mass element is defined as dm = density * dx * dy. The boundaries for the x-axis are correctly identified as -c/2 to c/2, while the y-axis boundary is determined to be b, where b represents the height of the triangle.

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  • Understanding of integration techniques in calculus
  • Familiarity with the concept of center of mass
  • Knowledge of double integrals
  • Basic geometry of triangles, specifically isosceles triangles
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  • Explore the use of integration limits in different coordinate systems
  • Investigate the properties of isosceles triangles and their applications in physics
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Homework Statement



I need to calculate center of mass of this isosceles triangle using integration:
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the density is constant.

Homework Equations


Rcm = integral(xdm) / integral(dm)

The Attempt at a Solution


I know how to begin:
dm = density * dx * dy;
x = double-integral(x*dx*dy) / integral(dy*dx);
y = double-integral(y*dx*dy) / integral(dy*dx);

I have problem with defining the boundaries of integration.
let's say that c is the base and b is the height of this triangle.
I think that -c/2 to c/2 are the boundaries for x, but I have no idea what the boundaries for y are. I know how to solve similar problem with right triangle, a boundary for y there is defined by function b-(b/a)x. Any help?
 
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The triangle is made of two right triangles.

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Really?! OMG!
I see that myself. What I asked is integration limit. I've solved it myself already, the limit is simply b.
 

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