Example problem 32 - Center of mass - Linear momentum - Dynamics - Classical mechanics - Physics

Worked example problem on the center of mass. You are encouraged to challenge and test your knowledge by first attempting the problem and then comparing your answer.

A system of particles is connected by rigid links as shown. Find the horizontal center of mass x_cm relative to the orange particle. Each particle has a mass m and each rigid link has a mass 2m. Assume that the rigid links have uniform density.

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