Discovering the Centre of Gravity: Tips and Techniques for Finding Balance

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The discussion revolves around finding the center of gravity or center of mass of various objects, with participants exploring definitions and methods related to this concept.

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  • Participants discuss the definition of center of mass and its relation to the center of gravity, with some expressing confusion about the question's specifics and seeking simpler methods for calculation.

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Hello I am stuck on this question here(in attachments )

How do you find the centre of gravity ?
 

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gazing600000 said:
How do you find the centre of gravity ?
What do you think? What's the definition of center of mass?
 
Well The centre of Gravity I believe is the point of which all of the weight of the object acts upon.
 
gazing600000 said:
Well The centre of Gravity I believe is the point of which all of the weight of the object acts upon.
That's true. Another way to define it is as the average location of the mass in an object.

Read this: Center of Mass
 
Yes but how would you solve the question then
 
gazing600000 said:
Yes but how would you solve the question then
Did you read the link I gave?
 
Yes I did

But surely there is a less complicated way of working out the centre of mass on this question
 
Please state the exact question you are trying to answer. It's not clear from your attachment.
 
Find the centre of gravity or mass of these objects
 
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gazing600000 said:
Find the centre of gravity or mass of these objects
Well, what do you think?

Start with the symmetric dumbbell. Where do you think the center of mass would be?

(The link I gave tells you how to calculate the center of mass.)
 

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