Essential University Physics (3rd Edition)
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Author: Richard Wolfson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 9, Problem 1FTD
Roughly where is your center of mass when you’re standing?
Expert Solution & Answer
To determine
To find: the center of mass of the human when standing.
Explanation of Solution
The centre of mass is defined as the point about which the object’s mass is equally distributed.
Sketch the possible location of centre of mass in a human as in Figure 1.
Refer to the Figure 1;
The possible location of the centre of mass is the area of the abdomen.
This position will vary for both man and women and the position of the human.
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