Question: A uniform rectangular plate made from steel is shown in the diagram below. The plate which is 5 mm thick has a semi - circular

A uniform rectangular plate made from steel is shown in the diagram below.
The plate which is 5 mm thick has a semi-circular section cut out and filled with a uniform material made from lead while a triangular section has also been cut out and filled with a uniform material made from aluminium.
The density of steel is 8000kgm3, lead is 11300kgm3 and aluminium is 2700kgm3.
Determine the horisontal and vertical coordinates of the centre of gravity of the plate with reference to point O.(Answers to the nearest whole number and in millimeters).
(All dimensions are in mm ).
A uniform rectangular plate made from steel is

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