6.14 - POINTS TO PONDER
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Define center of mass.
💡 Hint: Think about balance and distribution.
What does equilibrium mean in physics?
💡 Hint: Consider a seesaw example.
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What is the center of mass?
💡 Hint: Think of balancing the object.
True or False: The center of mass moves in response to internal forces.
💡 Hint: Consider interaction between particles.
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A solid disk rotates about its center. If the radius is doubled while keeping the mass constant, what happens to the moment of inertia?
💡 Hint: Recall the formula for moment of inertia.
Consider a tightrope walker shifting from one side to the other. Calculate the change in their center of mass if their weight is 70 kg and they move 0.5 m horizontally.
💡 Hint: Think about how the distribution of weight changes.
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