General Physics1 q1 Week 7 v2
General Physics1 q1 Week 7 v2
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FOREWORD
This Self-Learning Kit is designed to cater your needs as STEM Students for
Modular Distance Learning. It is carefully planned to holistically develop your
life-long learning skills. This serves as guide in understanding the center of mass
and its difference with geometric center. Relating the motion of the center of
mass of a system to the momentum and net external force acting on the
system is also emphasized in this learning kit.
In this kit, the essential concepts on center of mass are covered where
you will learn how to locate the center of mass of an object or a system. You will
also perform short activities related to this. In addition, you will know how to
appreciate the knowledge gained in locating the center of mass considering
the momentum and net external force acting on it as they do their day-to-day
activities.
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OBJECTIVES
At the end of this Self-Learning Kit, you should be able to:
K: differentiate center of mass and geometric center;
: relate the motion of center of mass of a system to the momentum and net
external force acting on the system;
S: illustrate samples showing center of mass and geometric center;
: solve problems involving center of mass; and
A: recognize the importance of determining the center of mass among
objects
in a system in performing day-to-day activities.
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
Differentiate center of mass and geometric center
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I. WHAT HAPPENED
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PRE-ACTIVITIES/PRE-TEST
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PRE-ACTIVITY 2
Directions: Observe the picture below carefully. Which part of this fidget
spinner will you hold to make it balance when playing? Why? Write your answer
on your Science notebook/Activity Sheet.
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DISCUSSION
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Equilibrium
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Figure 4. Equilibrium Rules
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Eyes here for more!
When dealing with equilibrium
problems we have to know and
understand the concept of center of
mass and geometric center.
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In the case of a single rigid body, the center of mass is fixed in relation to
the body, and if the body has uniform density, it will be located at the centroid.
The center of mass may be located outside the physical body, as is sometimes
the case for hollow or open-shaped objects.
For example, the center of mass of a uniform disc shape would be at its
center. Sometimes the center of mass doesn't fall anywhere on the object. The
center of mass of a ring for example is located at its center, where there isn't any
material.
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If we push on a rigid object at its center of mass, then the object will always
move as if it is a point mass. It will not rotate about any axis, regardless of its actual
shape. If the object is subjected to an unbalanced force at some other point,
then it will begin rotating about the center of mass.
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History
Equation 1
Equation 2
In the case of just two particles, the center of mass lies at some point
on the line between the particles; if the particles have equal masses, then the
center of mass is midway between them (Figure 8.a). If the two particles are
of unequal mass, then the center of mass is closer to the more massive
particle (Figure 8.b).
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Figure 8.a. The center of mass for particles with equal masses; 8.b the center of mass
for two particles with unequal mass
Equation 3
where again,
Equation 4
and
Equation 5
Equation 6
(Definition: Center of Mass)
where
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Motion of the Center of Mass
Consider a mechanical system consisting of pair
of particles that have different masses and are
connected by a light, rigid rod (Figure 9). One can
describe the position of the center of mass of a system
as being the average position of the system’s mass. The
center of mass of the system is located somewhere on
the line joining the particles and is closer to the particle
having the larger mass. If a single force is applied at
some point on the rod somewhere between the center
of mass and the less massive particle, the system
rotates clockwise (Fig 9.a). If the force is applied at a
point on the rod somewhere between the center of
mass and the more massive particle, the system rotates
counterclockwise (Fig 9.b). If the force is applied at the
center of mass, the system moves in the direction of F
without rotating (Fig. 9.c). Thus, the center of mass can
be easily located.
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The motion of the center of mass for a system of particles is related to
the net force on the system as a whole. We can show this by examining the
motion of a system of n particles of total mass M. First, we find the velocity of
the center-of-mass system by differentiating both sides of Equation
( ) with respect to time:
Equation 7
Equation 8
where the sum on the right is the sum of all the forces acting on each and
every particle in the system. Some of these forces are internal forces (exerted
on a particle in the system by some other particle in the system) and others
are external forces (exerted on a particle in the system by something external
to the system). Thus,
Equation 9
Equation 10 – Newton’s
Second Law for a System
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That is, the net external force acting on the system equals the total
mass M times the acceleration of the center of mass Thus,
If a system has a zero net external force acting on it, then In this
case the center of mass either remains at rest or moves with constant
velocity. The internal forces and motion may be complex, but the motion of
the center of mass is simple. Further, if the component of the net next force in
a given direction, say the x direction, remains zero, then remains zero
and remains constant. An example of this is a projectile in the absence
of air drag. The net external force on the projectile is the gravitational force.
This force acts straight downward, so its component in any horizontal
direction remains zero. It follows that the horizontal component of the velocity
of the center of mass remains constant.
Example: An Exploding Projectile
A projectile is fired into the air over level ground on a trajectory that
would result in it landing 55 m away. However, at its highest point it explodes
into two fragments of equal mass. Immediately following the explosion one
fragment has a momentary speed of zero and then falls straight down to the
ground. Where does the other fragment land? Neglect air resistance.
PERFORMANCE TASK
Background
How do you define the exact center of an object? One way to do this is to
find the object’s center of mass. The center of mass is the point about which an
object will balance if you try to rest it on your fingertip. Or if you hang an object, for
example a picture frame from a nail, the center of mass will hang directly below the
nail.
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Materials:
• Paper (heavier paper, such as construction paper)
• Scissors
• String
• Pencil
• Ruler
• Two paper clips
Preparation:
1. Cut a piece of string about one foot and tie a paper clip to each end.
Procedure:
2. Start with an easy shape: Cut out a rectangular piece of paper or
cardboard. Can you guess where the center of mass of the rectangle is?
If so, use a ruler to measure where you think it will be and mark this spot
with your pencil.
3. Punch several small holes around the edge of the paper. Make them as
close to the edge as possible without ripping the paper. The exact
location of the of the holes does not matter but this technique will work
best if you space them all the way around the edge (not just put two
holes right next to each other).
4. Now poke one end of one paper clip through one of the holes to act like
a hanging hook. Make sure the paper can swing easily from the hook and
does not get stuck (Rotate it back and forth a few times to loosen the
hole if necessary).
5. Hold on to your hook and hold the paper up against the wall. Let the
paper swing freely and make sure the string can hang straight down and
does not get stuck.
6. Use a pencil and ruler to draw a straight line on the paper along the
string. Does this line go through the center of mass you predicted earlier?
7. Now, hang your paper from a different hole and repeat the process.
Where does this line intersect the first time?
8. Repeat the process several more times with different holes. Do all the lines
intersect at the same point?
9. Now cut an irregular shape. You can cut out a “blob” or draw something
like a dog or cat and then cut out the outline. Make sure the shape you
cut out remains stiff and flat. (That is, do not cut very thin sections that
might be floppy). Can you use a ruler to predict where the center of mass
of your irregular shape will be?
10. Punch holes around the edge of your irregular shape and repeat the
activity. One at a time, hang the shape and the string from one of the
holes and draw a line along the string. Where do the lines intersect? Does
this match up with what you predicted?
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III. WHAT I HAVE LEARNED
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EVALUATION/POST TEST:
Assessment 1: IDENTIFICATION
1. The unique point where the weighted relative position of the distributed
mass sums to zero.
3. The arithmetic mean or simply the mean or the average position of all
the points in the figure.
5. Its motion for a system of particles is related to the net force on the
system as a whole.
7. The average position of all the parts of the system, weighted according
to their masses.
8. When the hammer is thrown in the air, this follows a parabolic path, the
same path that would be followed by a point particle.
Assessment 2: ILLUSTRATION
1. Triangle
2. Square
3. Circle
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Assessment 3: PROBLEM SOLVING
Formula:
Solution:
Final Answer
2. When James has moved 6.0 m toward the bar of chocolate, how far and in
what direction has Ramon moved?
When James moves 6.0 m toward the bar of chocolate, his new x-coordinate is -4.0
m’ we’ll call Ramon’s new x-coordinate The center of mass doesn’t move, so…
Formula:
Solution:
Final Answer
“X” Marks the Spot: Finding the Center of Mass. Retrieved from
https:/www.scientificamerican.com/article/x-marks-the-spot-finding-
the-center-of-mass/. Retrieved on September 9, 2020.
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SYNOPSIS AND ABOUT THE AUTHORS
ANSWER KEY
His coordinate is now 1,0.
direction of where James is standing.
Ramon has to move 9 meters in the
meter from the origin. Therefore,
This self-learning kit contains interactive Ramon should be standing 1
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