Mechanics > Statics > Center of Mass DCS# 1J10.12

CENTER OF MASS OF IRREGULAR SLAB

irregular slab

APPARATUS
irregular wooden slab 202-14-C6
plumb bob 202-14-E6
chalk 201

DESCRIPTION
Find center of mass of irregular wooden slab by suspending it from each of the three holes near its perimeter and marking where the plumb line falls.  The center of mass is located at the intersection of the three lines.  Show that the slab can be balanced horizontally on a finger when supported under this point.