A brief introduction to center of mass and center of gravity for calculus-based physics students in courses such as AP Physics C.
Table of Contents:
00:07 - Objectives
00:46 - What is Center of Mass?
01:08 - Finding C.o.M. by Inspection
01:49 - Sample Problem 1
02:04 - Calculating C.o.M. for Particles
03:00 - Sample Problem 2
03:56 - Sample Problem 2 Solution
04:06 - Sample Problem 3
05:14 - Sample Problem 4
06:33 - Sample Problem 4 Solution
06:45 - Finding C.o.M. by Integration
07:04 - C.o.M. of a Uniform Rod
10:29 - C.o.M. of a Non-Uniform Rod
13:36 - Center of Mass Relationships
17:31 - Center of Gravity
18:08 - More Information
Table of Contents:
00:07 - Objectives
00:46 - What is Center of Mass?
01:08 - Finding C.o.M. by Inspection
01:49 - Sample Problem 1
02:04 - Calculating C.o.M. for Particles
03:00 - Sample Problem 2
03:56 - Sample Problem 2 Solution
04:06 - Sample Problem 3
05:14 - Sample Problem 4
06:33 - Sample Problem 4 Solution
06:45 - Finding C.o.M. by Integration
07:04 - C.o.M. of a Uniform Rod
10:29 - C.o.M. of a Non-Uniform Rod
13:36 - Center of Mass Relationships
17:31 - Center of Gravity
18:08 - More Information