CAIE M2 2010 June — Question 1

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleM2 (Mechanics 2)
Year2010
SessionJune
TopicCentre of Mass 1

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\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{d3609757-50ae-4c68-8992-4304867a2d84-2_618_441_253_852} A frame consists of a uniform semicircular wire of radius 20 cm and mass 2 kg , and a uniform straight wire of length 40 cm and mass 0.9 kg . The ends of the semicircular wire are attached to the ends of the straight wire (see diagram). Find the distance of the centre of mass of the frame from the straight wire.