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The center of mass of an outstretched arm.
Answer to Problem 54P
The center of mass of an outstretched arm is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Mass of upper arm is
Formula used:
The center of mass is calculated as,
Calculation:
Consider downward direction as positive.
The center of mass co-ordinates,
To calculate the center of mass, relative mass percentage can be used. Thus, center of mass of an outstretched arm is
Conclusion:
Therefore,
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