Question
Question: A uniform square plate has a small piece Q of an irregular shape removed and glued to the centre of ...
A uniform square plate has a small piece Q of an irregular shape removed and glued to the centre of the plate leaving a hole behind. The centre of mass of the plate is now in the following quadrant of x – y plane.
A
I
B
II
C
III
D
IV
Answer
III
Explanation
Solution
As piece is removed from quadrant I, therefore the centre of mass of the square plate is shifted to opposite of quadrant I i.e, quadrant III.