Because g varies so little over the extent of most structures, any structure's center of gravity effectively coincides with its center of mass. Here is a fictitious example where g varies more significantly. Figure 12-23 shows an array of six particles, each with mass m, fixed to the edge of a rigid structure of negligible mass. The distance between adjacent particles along the edge is 2.00 m. The following table gives the value of g (m/s2) at each particle's location. )' 3.",...,,--_4 2 5 1 6 x Fig. 12-23 Problem 1. Using the coordinate system shown, find (a) the x coordinate Xeom and (b) the Y coordinate Yeom of the center of mass of the six-particle system. Then find (c) the x coordinate Xeog and (d) the Y coordinate Yeog of the center of gravity of the six-particle system. Particle 1 2 3 g 8.00 7.80 7.60 Particle 4 5 6 g 7.40 7.60 7.80
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A cubical box is filled with sand and weighs 890 N. We wish to "roll" the box by pushing horizontally on one of the upper edges. (a) What minimum force is required? (b) What minimum coefficient of static friction between box and floor is required? (c) If there is a more efficient way to roll the hox, find the smallest possible force that would have to be applied directly to the box to roll it. (Hint: At the onset of tipping, where is the normal force located?)
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