Since humans are generally not symmetrically shaped, the height of our center of gravity is generally not
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Since humans are generally not symmetrically shaped, the height of our center of gravity is generally not half of our height. One way to determine the location of the center of gravity is shown in the diagram. A 2.2-m-long uniform plank is supported by two bathroom scales, one at either end. Initially the scales each read 100.0 N. A 1.60-m-tall student then lies on top of the plank, with the soles of his feet directly above scale B. Now scale A reads 394.0 N and scale B reads 541.0 N.
(a) What is the student's weight?
(b) How far is his center of gravity from the soles of his feet?
(c) When standing, how far above the floor is his center of gravity, expressed as a fraction of his height?
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a The weight is equal to the change in the combined readings of the scales Compute ...View the full answer
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Take 2 forks and place them on one another in such a way that we can place the coin in between the prongs. Now try to place the coin with forks on the edge of the glass. It will take you some time to adjust the coin on the edge. This requires a little practice to adjust the coin on the edge of the glass. With a little effort, we will see the coin sitting on the edge calmly. If you look closely you will see it wobbling a little bit. The mass is in the handles of the forks so as a low center of mass it stables as it looks.