Physics: Systems and Center of Mass

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A system

 one or many objects that have been chosen for analysis.

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For systems with symmetrical mass distributions

 the center of mass is located on lines of symmetry

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Memorize the equation used to find the center of mass

memorize

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SIGMA stands for the sum for the denominator

get the sum of the masses in the system.

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SIGMA stands for the numerator

get the sum of the PRODUCT of the masses and the position of each mass

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A system can be modeled like

a singular object that is located at the system’s center of mass.