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What is the main difference between center of gravity (CG) and centroid?
What is the main difference between center of gravity (CG) and centroid?
- Center of gravity focuses on equilibrium and stability, while centroid is about finding the center of mass or area of a shape. (correct)
- Center of gravity is used in structural analysis, while centroid is crucial in designing structures to prevent tipping.
- Center of gravity represents the 'center' of a shape, while centroid is the point where an object would balance if suspended.
- Center of gravity is the average position of all points in a shape, while centroid is the point at which the gravitational force can be concentrated.
Which point is considered the center of gravity for an object?
Which point is considered the center of gravity for an object?
- The lowest point on the object
- The highest point on the object
- The geometric center of the object
- The point where the gravitational force can be concentrated (correct)
In what context do engineers mainly use the centroid?
In what context do engineers mainly use the centroid?
- To determine the balance of an object
- To find the average position of all points in a region
- To calculate the gravitational force acting on an object
- To design structures and calculate moments of inertia (correct)
Why is understanding the location of the center of gravity crucial in designing vehicles?
Why is understanding the location of the center of gravity crucial in designing vehicles?
What does the centroid represent for a two-dimensional area?
What does the centroid represent for a two-dimensional area?
How do engineers apply the concept of center of gravity in designing structures?
How do engineers apply the concept of center of gravity in designing structures?
What is the key difference between the center of gravity (CG) and the centroid?
What is the key difference between the center of gravity (CG) and the centroid?
Which property quantifies an object's resistance to torsional deformation?
Which property quantifies an object's resistance to torsional deformation?
What does the radius of gyration represent?
What does the radius of gyration represent?
How is the centroid calculated for a two-dimensional shape?
How is the centroid calculated for a two-dimensional shape?
What influences both the shape and material properties in determining the center of gravity?
What influences both the shape and material properties in determining the center of gravity?
What does the polar moment of inertia measure with respect to a central axis?
What does the polar moment of inertia measure with respect to a central axis?
