Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32162-592-7
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Chapter 7 - Linear Momentum - Problems - Page 195: 55

Answer

$\Big(\frac{-0.8R}{3},0\Big)$

Work Step by Step

Lets take C to be located at the origin. C=(0, 0) C'=(0.8R, 0) Let's name the given shape as A, the smaller circle B, and the larger circle C. density$=\rho$ thickness$=t$ $m_C=4\rho t\pi R^2$ $m_B=\rho t\pi R^2$ $m_A=3\rho t\pi R^2$ $x_Cm_C=x_Am_A+x_Bm_B$ $(0)(4\rho t\pi R^2)=(0.8R)(3\rho t\pi R^2)+x_B(\rho t\pi R^2)$ $x_B=\frac{-0.8R}{3}$ $y_Cm_C=y_Am_A+y_Bm_B$ The shape is symmetric over the y axis so all values of y are equal to 0. Thus, the coordinates of the center of mass is $\Big(\frac{-0.8R}{3},0\Big)$
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