The plane region is bounded by a semicircle of radius R and a parabola of height h. Determine the relationship between R and h for which the centroid of the region is at C. Use the method of composite areas.

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The plane region is bounded by a semicircle of radius R and a parabola of height h. Determine the relationship between R and h for which the centroid of the region is at C. Use the method of composite areas.

 

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