Edexcel M2 2006 June — Question 4

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleM2 (Mechanics 2)
Year2006
SessionJune
TopicCentre of Mass 1

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\end{figure} Figure 1 shows four uniform rods joined to form a rigid rectangular framework \(A B C D\), where \(A B = C D = 2 a\), and \(B C = A D = 3 a\). Each rod has mass \(m\). Particles, of mass \(6 m\) and \(2 m\), are attached to the framework at points \(C\) and \(D\) respectively.
  1. Find the distance of the centre of mass of the loaded framework from
    1. \(A B\),
    2. \(A D\). The loaded framework is freely suspended from \(B\) and hangs in equilibrium.
  2. Find the angle which \(B C\) makes with the vertical.