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Fundamentals of Physics 10th ISV Edition Β· Center of Mass and Linear Momentum Β· Problem 3
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Halliday, Resnick & Walker β€” Center of Mass and Linear Momentum: Problem 3

3 Figure 9-25 shows a slab with dimensions $d_1 = 11.0 \text{ cm}$, $d_2 = 2.80 \text{ cm}$, and $d_3 = 13.0 \text{ cm}$. Half the slab consists of aluminum (density $\rho_{Al} = 2.70 \text{ g/cm}^3$) and half consists of iron (density $\rho_{Fe} = 7.85 \text{ g/cm}^3$). What are (a) the x coordinate, (b) the y coordinate, and (c) the z coordinate of the slab’s center of mass?

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Find: (a) the x coordinate; (b) the y coordinate; (c) the z coordinate of the slab’s center of mass?

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Fundamentals of Physics Β· 10th ISV Edition
Author: Halliday, Resnick & Walker
Publisher: Wiley
Chapter: Center of Mass and Linear Momentum