Finding the Center of mass

jeudi 1 mai 2014

1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

Image 1 Shows both system 1 and system 2 at rest

Images 2 and 3 show answer choices:

Given M2 > M1, which of the following pendulum systems has the GREATEST change in potential energy from a state of rest?



Passage says: The greatest Potential energy is always associated with the system whose center of mass is is displaced from its resting state.



2. Relevant equations







3. The attempt at a solution

I got the correct answer (D)by process of elimination. however I am still having trouble locating the center of mass just by observing an object(where would the center of mass be on this object?). I feel this is because of a lack of a solid conceptual understanding of what it is. Is the center of mass a point where net torque is zero and net force is zero??




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