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A uniform object is made by drilling a cylindrical hole through a rectangular block. The axis of the cylindrical hole is perpendicular to the cross-section \(A B C D\) through the centre of mass of the object. \(A B = C D = 0.7 \mathrm {~m} , B C = A D = 0.4 \mathrm {~m}\), and the centre of the hole is 0.1 m from \(A B\) and 0.2 m from \(A D\) (see diagram). The hole has a cross-section of area \(0.03 \mathrm {~m} ^ { 2 }\).
- Show that the distance of the centre of mass of the object from \(A B\) is 0.212 m , and calculate the distance of the centre of mass from \(A D\).
The object has weight 70 N and is placed on a rough horizontal surface, with \(A D\) in contact with the surface. A vertically upwards force of magnitude \(F \mathrm {~N}\) acts on the object at \(C\). The object is on the point of toppling.
- Find the value of \(F\).
The force acting at \(C\) is removed, and the object is placed on a rough plane inclined at an angle \(\theta ^ { \circ }\) to the horizontal. \(A D\) lies along a line of greatest slope, with \(A\) higher than \(D\). The plane is sufficiently rough to prevent sliding, and the object does not topple.
- Find the greatest possible value of \(\theta\).