Solution

10

x
-5

This structure has a density function of (y) = 5 - . To determine the centre of mass of
this structure, we need to determine the moment about the origin and the mass of the
structure.
For moment about the origin:

For mass:

Using the following equations given, the centre of mass can be determined. So,

As for xx, it is known to be 0, as the designed structure is symmetrical at the y-axis.

Therefore xx = 0, and

y =

130
27

This means that the centre of mass of this structure is at (0 ,

130
27 ).