CAIE M2 2004 November — Question 7

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleM2 (Mechanics 2)
Year2004
SessionNovember
TopicCentre of Mass 1

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\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{81411376-b926-4857-bc9b-ac85d7957f3d-3_327_1006_1037_573} A light container has a vertical cross-section in the form of a trapezium. The container rests on a horizontal surface. Grain is poured into the container to a depth of \(y \mathrm {~m}\). As shown in the diagram, the cross-section \(A B C D\) of the grain is such that \(A B = 0.4 \mathrm {~m}\) and \(D C = ( 0.4 + 2 y ) \mathrm { m }\).
  1. When \(y = 0.3\), find the vertical height of the centre of mass of the grain above the base of the container.
  2. Find the value of \(y\) for which the container is about to topple.