Elements Of Electromagnetics
Elements Of Electromagnetics
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ISBN: 9780190698614
Author: Sadiku, Matthew N. O.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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**Problem (I): Rod with Uniform Density**

A rod of length \( L \) has a small square cross section \( b^2 \); the density of the material is \( \rho \). Intuitively, the center of mass of this rod is "in the middle", at \( L/2 \). This is the point where you would support the rod to balance it on your finger.

**Tasks:**
a. Calculate the total mass of this rod; and calculate the mass of a tiny bit of the rod, of length \( \Delta L \) and cross-section \( b^2 \).

b. Show (i.e., prove) that the center of mass is at \( L/2 \) by starting with the definition of the center of mass position for a continuous object.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Problem (I): Rod with Uniform Density** A rod of length \( L \) has a small square cross section \( b^2 \); the density of the material is \( \rho \). Intuitively, the center of mass of this rod is "in the middle", at \( L/2 \). This is the point where you would support the rod to balance it on your finger. **Tasks:** a. Calculate the total mass of this rod; and calculate the mass of a tiny bit of the rod, of length \( \Delta L \) and cross-section \( b^2 \). b. Show (i.e., prove) that the center of mass is at \( L/2 \) by starting with the definition of the center of mass position for a continuous object.
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