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Chapter 9 Problem 87GP

Question

Unlimited Overhang Four identical textbooks, each of length L, are stacked near the edge of a table, as shown in Figure 9–28. The books are stacked in such a way that the distance they overhang the edge of the table, d, is maximized. Find the maximum overhang distance d in terms of L. In particular, show that d > L ; that is, the top book is completely to the right of the table edge. (In principle, the overhang distance d can be made as large as desired simply by increasing the number of books in the stack.)

Solution

Solution 87GP

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In this problem, we have to determine the position of the center of mass for the successive stacks of the books should be determine.

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Title Physics with MasteringPhysics 4 
Author James S. Walker
ISBN 9780321541635

Unlimited Overhang Four identical textbooks, each of

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