Fred Flintstone’s club–ax is made up of two parts:  an uniform 2.5 kg stick and a symmetrical 8 kg stone attached to the end of the stick.  The dimensions of the club-ax are shown in the figure.  How far is the center of mass from the handle end of the club-ax?

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Fred Flintstone’s club–ax is made up of two parts:  an uniform 2.5 kg stick and a symmetrical 8 kg stone attached to the end of the stick.  The dimensions of the club-ax are shown in the figure.  How far is the center of mass from the handle end of the club-ax? Express your answer in cm.

The image depicts a diagram of a stick with a hammerhead at the end.

**Diagram Description:**

- **Horizontal Stick:** The length of the stick is indicated as 80 cm.
- **Hammerhead:** Attached at the end of the stick, the hammerhead measures 18 cm in length.
- Both measurements are marked with dashed lines to clearly indicate the dimensions of each component.

This diagram can be used to demonstrate principles of physics related to leverage, weight distribution, or force application.
Transcribed Image Text:The image depicts a diagram of a stick with a hammerhead at the end. **Diagram Description:** - **Horizontal Stick:** The length of the stick is indicated as 80 cm. - **Hammerhead:** Attached at the end of the stick, the hammerhead measures 18 cm in length. - Both measurements are marked with dashed lines to clearly indicate the dimensions of each component. This diagram can be used to demonstrate principles of physics related to leverage, weight distribution, or force application.
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