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Chapter 9 Problem 9-57

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To determine the location of the center of gravity of the automobile it is first placed in a level position, with the two wheels on one side resting on the scale platform P. In this position the scale records a reading of \(W_1\). Then, one side is elevated to a convenient height c as shown. The new reading on the scale is \(W_2\). If the automobile has a total weight of W, determine the location of its center of gravity \(G(\bar{x},\ \bar{y})\).

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From the textbook chapter Center of Gravity and Centroid you will find a few key concepts needed to solve this.

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Title Engineering Mechanics: Statics 13 
Author R. C. Hibbeler
ISBN 9780132915540

To determine the location of the center of gravity of the

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