Center of Mass

This sketch computes the center of mass of an area between two curves. I would recommend a lesson or exploration of the formulas separate from using the sketch, though it could be before or afterwards. Before, if your students are ready to derive them - especially the more confusing M_y calculation; after if they need some experience with center of mass before considering it more abstractly.

 

John Golden

 
Resource Type
Activity
Tags
calculus  center  inertia  mass  moment  of 
Target Group (Age)
19+
Language
English (United States)
 
 
GeoGebra version
4.0
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