CAIE M2 2012 June — Question 2

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleM2 (Mechanics 2)
Year2012
SessionJune
TopicCentre of Mass 2

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\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{6d3892e0-8c88-44ec-940f-c526d71a7fc6-2_481_412_440_865} The diagram shows a circular object formed from a uniform semicircular lamina of weight 11 N and a uniform semicircular arc of weight 9 N . The lamina and the arc both have centre \(O\) and radius 0.7 m and are joined at the ends of their common diameter \(A B\).
  1. Show that the distance of the centre of mass of the object from \(O\) is 0.0371 m , correct to 3 significant figures. The object hangs in equilibrium, freely suspended at \(A\).
  2. Find the angle between \(A B\) and the vertical and state whether the lowest point of the object is on the lamina or on the arc.