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Locate the centroid ( x¯, y¯) of the shaded area. Suppose L = 6 in.

Transcribed Image Text:The figure illustrates a geometric shape in a coordinate system with axes labeled \(x\) and \(y\).
**Diagram Description:**
- The shape is a composite figure consisting of two main parts: a rectangle and a semicircle.
- The rectangle is positioned at the base, with its longer side along the \(x\)-axis. The height of the rectangle is 1 inch.
- The length of the rectangle along the \(x\)-axis is labeled as \(L + 3\) inches.
- On top of the rectangle, a semicircle is placed, with a radius of 3 inches, extending upwards along the \(y\)-axis.
- The center of the semicircle aligns vertically with the endpoint of the rectangle, 3 inches from the start of the semicircle along the \(x\)-axis.
- The distance \(L\) (in inches) is shown to be the length from the origin on the \(x\)-axis to the start of the rectangle.
This geometric configuration is often used to analyze the centroid or moments of composite shapes in physics and engineering problems.
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Two Dimensional centroid problem.
Divide the Figure/body into pieces that are known shapes (holes are considered as pieces with negative weight or size)
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