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1J10.1 Center of Gravity of Irregular Shape

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An irregularly shaped disk is suspended from a point at its edge, and a plumb bob indicates the vertical line which passes through its center of gravity. The intersection of several such lines then indicates the exact location of the center of gravity. Various shapes are available.

See also 1D40.1 Tossing an irregularly Shaped Disk

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Irregular Shape in A. Mechanics, 2B

Pole Assembly with Plumb Bob in A. Mechanics, 2B

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Map of North Carolina

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