Finding the Center of Mass: A Step-by-Step Guide

  • #1

Homework Statement


find center of mass

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Homework Equations


(r1m1+r2m2+...)/m1+m2+...


The Attempt at a Solution



cut into two pieces with one center at 2,5 and one 3,2. used each square on grid as one unit is that okay?
 
  • #2
Using the rectangles of the grid as one unit is ok. The y-axis coordinate is a little confusing.
 

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