The CM of the loaded ferryboat.
Answer to Problem 49P
The CM of the loaded ferryboat is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The size of raft is
The mass of ferry boat is
The mass of the three cars is
Formula used:
The expression for the distance of CM
Here,
The expression for the distance of CM
Here,
Calculation:
Sketch the representation as shown below.
The position of mass 1 is
The position of mass 2 is
The position of mass 2 is
The distance of CM along x axis is,
The distance of CM along y axis is,
Conclusion:
Thus, the CM of the loaded ferryboat is
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