Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Center of Mass and Linear Momentum - Problems - Page 246: 3c

Answer

The z-coordinate of the center of mass is $~~1.40~cm$

Work Step by Step

By symmetry, the z-coordinate of the center of mass is: $z_{com} = \frac{d_2}{2}$ $z_{com} = \frac{2.80~cm}{2}$ $z_{com} = 1.40~cm$ The z-coordinate of the center of mass is $~~1.40~cm$.
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