Center of Gravity

Nov 20, 2012

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Center of Gravity (COG). Definition--The Point located at an object's average position of the weightThe center of an object's weightSince this point is space represents the full weight of an object at one point, then like any other force it can create a torque if applied some distance away from ax

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Center of Gravity

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Center of Gravity

Center of Gravity. The RCX is, by far, the heaviest component of your robot. Therefore, it should be well positioned for the robot to have good balance. Good. Bad!. Center of Gravity. There are two main concepts in understanding balance.

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Center of Gravity

Center of Gravity. Hamilton & Luttgens Chapter 14. Objectives. 1. Define center of gravity, and explain the basis for its location in the human body 2. Estimate the location of the center of gravity of individuals in any position

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The Center of Gravity Method

The Center of Gravity Method. Francisco J. Rebollo Pascual Marriott School Brigham Young University. Agenda. Definition Steps and Formulas Choosing The Best Location The Center of Gravity Method i n Your Organization (example) Solved problem (using Excel). Definition .

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Projectiles and Center of Gravity

16. Projectiles and Center of Gravity. Conceptual Physics Text Correlation: Section 10.1. If the spinning wrench were tossed into the air instead of slid across a table, what would be the path of its CG?. Answer: A parabola, like that of the baseball bat of Figure 10.1. Question 1.

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Center of gravity

Center of gravity. For n particles fixed within a region of space Weights of particles comprise system of parallel forces Can be replaced by a single resultant weight (W R = ∑ W) at a defined point of application, G (the center of gravity) Determination of SHOW

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Center o f Gravity

Center o f Gravity. Section 10.1 Page 136. Brittany McCarter Courtney Schillinger. Baseballs and Baseball Bats. When a baseball bat is thrown, it wobbles and does not flow smoothly through the air. It wobbles about a special point It is the sum of two motions: A spin around this point

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Center of Gravity

Center of Gravity. Plus stability and why things don’t fall over, or “ weebles wobble but they don’t fall down”. Center of gravity. For our purposes, “center of gravity” and “center of mass” are basically the same thing.

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Center of Gravity

Tyler Skorupsky Andrew Sutherland. Center of Gravity. The center of gravity of an object is the point at the center of its weight distribution. When an object is thrown through the air, its center of gravity follows a smooth parabolic path, even if the object spins or wobbles.

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Center of Gravity

Center of Gravity. Building SPEED November 20, 2010. Center of Gravity. Early introduction is Center of Gravity is the point where the object/figure balances Geometry – center of mass of a triangle is For a polygonal figure the center of mass is the barycenter (under some definitions).

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Chapter 10 Center of Gravity

Chapter 10 Center of Gravity. Center of Gravity – Is the point located at the object’s average position of weight For symmetrical objects, such as a baseball, the center of gravity is at the geometric center of the object. . Consider the following objects and their center of gravity :.

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Shifting Economic Center of Gravity

Shifting Economic Center of Gravity. “It is not hyperbole to say that we are observing the most significant economic transformation the world has ever seen.“ Global balance, as measured by the Earth's economic center of gravity is shifting back to Asia and at a speed never before witnessed.

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Center of Gravity

Center of Gravity. Center of Gravity (COG). Definition--The Point located at an object’s average position of the weight In other words…. The center of an object’s weight Symmetrical object’s, like a baseball the C of G would be in the exact center of object

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V E X Center of Gravity

V E X Center of Gravity. J.M. Gabrielse. Center of Gravity. The center of gravity is the average mass and position of all the pieces that make up a robot. Robots tip over all the time!. Build your robot so the center of gravity stays between the wheel axles and your robot won’t tip over.

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Center of Gravity method example

Center of Gravity method example.

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Center of Gravity

Center of Gravity. H. CG. CG. CG of sphere is its geometric center. 1/3 rd H. CG. 10 kg. 10 kg. CG. 5 + 10 = 15 kg. 10 + 5 = 15 kg. CG. CG. 2 + 10 = 12 kg. 10 + 8 = 18 kg.

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10.3: Locating the Center of Gravity

10.3: Locating the Center of Gravity. CG of a uniform object is at the midpoint, its geometric center, or balance point. Vertical CG If you suspend an object at a single point, the CG of the object will hang directly below the point of suspension.

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Center of Gravity

Center of Gravity. Matt Quirk. What is it?. Point at the center of an object’s weight distribution, where the force of gravity can be considered to act Stability depends on the location of the center of gravity. Example. Baseball bat A baseball follows a smooth parabolic path

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Center of Gravity

Center of Gravity. Unit 6. Center of gravity- the point on an object located at the object’s average position of weight. Symmetrical object (baseball)- CG is at the geometric center Irregularly shaped object (baseball bat)- CG is towards the heavier end.

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Center of Gravity

Center of Gravity. Challenge: Leg Lift. Stable vs. Unstable. Stable Structures. The forces of gravity acts on all parts of the structure All parts are evenly distributed around the center of gravity = the structure is stable. Unstable Structures.

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Center of Gravity

Center of Gravity. The center of gravity is the point at which all of an objects weight can be considered to be concentrated. The center of gravity can be considered to be the average position of the weight distribution. Any object will balance if allowed to pivot at its center of gravity.

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Torque Center of mass Center of gravity

Torque Center of mass Center of gravity. What is Torque?. Torque - the quantity that measures the ability of a force to rotate an object around some axis.

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Center of Gravity

Center of Gravity. What is the Center of Gravity?. The point in which gravity appears to be acting. The point at which an object behaves as if all it’s weight were concentrated there the point at which an object can be balanced. Point of Balance.

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