Compute the coordinates of the centroid (x, y) of the area shown. y

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Compute the coordinates of the centroid (x, y) of the area
shown.
y = a√√√bx
x
BY NC SA
2016 Eric Davishahl
Values for dimensions on the figure are given in the following
table. Note the figure may not be to scale.
Variable
a
Value
3 in
1.6 in (Note the -1 exponent only applies to
the unit, not the number.)
с
8 in
The x coordinate of the centroid is x =
4.8
☑ in.
The y coordinate of the centroid is y =
4.025
☑ in.
Transcribed Image Text:Compute the coordinates of the centroid (x, y) of the area shown. y = a√√√bx x BY NC SA 2016 Eric Davishahl Values for dimensions on the figure are given in the following table. Note the figure may not be to scale. Variable a Value 3 in 1.6 in (Note the -1 exponent only applies to the unit, not the number.) с 8 in The x coordinate of the centroid is x = 4.8 ☑ in. The y coordinate of the centroid is y = 4.025 ☑ in.
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