Edexcel M2 2009 June — Question 5

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleM2 (Mechanics 2)
Year2009
SessionJune
TopicCentre of Mass 1

5. \begin{figure}[h]
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\end{figure} A shop sign \(A B C D E F G\) is modelled as a uniform lamina, as illustrated in Figure 2. \(A B C D\) is a rectangle with \(B C = 120 \mathrm {~cm}\) and \(D C = 90 \mathrm {~cm}\). The shape \(E F G\) is an isosceles triangle with \(E G = 60 \mathrm {~cm}\) and height 60 cm . The mid-point of \(A D\) and the mid-point of \(E G\) coincide.
  1. Find the distance of the centre of mass of the sign from the side \(A D\). The sign is freely suspended from \(A\) and hangs at rest.
  2. Find the size of the angle between \(A B\) and the vertical.