Centre of Mass for Point Masses and Laminas (AQA A-Level Further Maths): Quizzes

The weighted average position of masses

They pull it more strongly toward them

$\bar{x} = \frac{\sum m_i x_i}{\sum m_i}$

The y-axis

$\bar{x} = 5.1$

It cancels from both sides

Centre of mass directly below suspension

They create a couple causing rotation

$37.1°$

Draw a diagram with all information