Edexcel M2 — Question 6

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleM2 (Mechanics 2)
TopicCentre of Mass 1

6.
\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{3c084e42-d304-4b77-afee-7e4bd801a03c-2_424_492_813_379} The diagram shows a uniform lamina \(A B C D E F\).
  1. Calculate the distance of the centre of mass of the lamina from (i) \(A F\), (ii) \(A B\). The lamina is hung over a smooth peg at \(D\) and rests in equilibrium in a vertical plane.
  2. Find the angle between \(C D\) and the vertical.