Find centre of mass of a lamina.

In summary, to find the centre of mass for this lamina, you can use the principle of moments. The lamina comprises a uniform rectangular card with dimensions AB = 10 cm and BC = 12 cm, with a circle of radius 3 cm cut out. The centre of the circle is located 7 cm from AB and 4 cm from AD. If the circle was added on top instead, the c.o.m. can also be found by integrating or finding the centre of the shape's diagonals.
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A lamina comprises a uniform rectangular card ABCD where AB = 10 cm and BC = 12 cm
with a circle of radius 3 cm cut out. The centre of the circle is 7 cm from AB and 4 cm from AD.

How would I find the centre of mass for this lamina? I know to find the centre of mass for a uniform lamina we can integrate or simple find the centre of the shape's diagonals. Also, how would I find it if the circle was added on top instead? I'm sorry I don't have much of an idea how to do these.
 
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You can use the principle of moments to calculate the c.o.m. of the lamina.
 

What is the definition of centre of mass?

The centre of mass is the point at which the mass of an object is evenly distributed in all directions. It is the point at which the object will balance perfectly.

Why is finding the centre of mass important?

Finding the centre of mass is important in understanding the stability and motion of an object. It can also be used to determine the point at which an object will rotate or balance.

What is the process for finding the centre of mass of a lamina?

The process involves dividing the lamina into smaller, known shapes such as rectangles or triangles. The centre of mass of each shape is calculated using its dimensions and then the overall centre of mass is found using these individual centres of mass.

What factors affect the centre of mass of a lamina?

The distribution of mass and the shape of the lamina will affect the centre of mass. If the mass is evenly distributed, the centre of mass will be in the geometric centre of the shape. However, if the mass is unevenly distributed, the centre of mass will shift towards the heavier side.

Can the centre of mass change?

Yes, the centre of mass can change if the distribution of mass within the lamina changes. It can also change if external forces, such as gravity, act on the object and cause it to rotate or move in a certain direction.

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