Question
Determine the center of mass of a raft if a 72kg paddle is 0.81m from the stern and the 48kg paddle is 4.5m from the stern? Neglect the mass of the canoe itself. How far is the center of mass from the stern?
Do i use the formula x=(m1x1+m2x2)/M
m1=72kg
x1=.81m
m2=48kg
x2=4.5m
M=120kg
Do i use the formula x=(m1x1+m2x2)/M
m1=72kg
x1=.81m
m2=48kg
x2=4.5m
M=120kg
Answers
bobpursley
yes, that is the formula.