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Core - Mechanical Engineering

    Chapter 9

    Center of Gravity and Centroid

    9.1 : Center of Gravity01:15

    9.1 : Center of Gravity

    The center of gravity is the point at which an object's weight appears to be concentrated and can be used to balance the object perfectly. This point ...

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    9.2 : Center of Mass00:59

    9.2 : Center of Mass

    The center of mass is the point at which the total mass of an object can be said to be concentrated. It is a fundamental principle in mechanics and ...

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    9.3 : Centroid of a Body01:16

    9.3 : Centroid of a Body

    The centroid is an important concept in engineering, physics, and mechanics. It is the geometric center of a body. It always lies within the body except ...

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    9.4 : Centroid of a Body: Problem Solving01:03

    9.4 : Centroid of a Body: Problem Solving

    The centroid of a body is a crucial concept in engineering and physics. Finding the centroid of a body can help determine its stability, its balance ...

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    9.5 : Centroid for the Paraboloid of Revolution01:16

    9.5 : Centroid for the Paraboloid of Revolution

    The paraboloid of revolution is an axially symmetric surface generated by rotating a parabola around its axis. This shape has several applications in ...

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    9.6 : Composite Bodies00:55

    9.6 : Composite Bodies

    A composite body is a body made up of multiple parts, connected to form a larger, unified object. Each part has its own weight and center of gravity, ...

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    9.7 : Theorems of Pappus and Guldinus01:10

    9.7 : Theorems of Pappus and Guldinus

    The two theorems developed by Pappus and Guldinus are widely used in mathematics, engineering, and physics to find the surface area and volume of any body ...

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    9.8 : Theorems of Pappus and Guldinus: Problem Solving01:12

    9.8 : Theorems of Pappus and Guldinus: Problem Solving

    Pappus and Guldinus's theorems are powerful mathematical principles that are used for finding the surface area and volume of composite shapes. For ...

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    9.9 : Resultant of a General Distributed Loading01:13

    9.9 : Resultant of a General Distributed Loading

    While designing structures exposed to non-uniform loads, it is crucial to consider the resultant force and its location. This resultant force is a single ...

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    9.10 : Fluid Pressure01:14

    9.10 : Fluid Pressure

    In mechanical engineering, fluid pressure plays a critical role in designing systems that utilize liquid flow, such as hydraulic systems, pumps, and ...

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    9.11 : Fluid Pressure over Flat Plate of Constant Width01:05

    9.11 : Fluid Pressure over Flat Plate of Constant Width

    When a body is submerged in water, it experiences fluid pressure acting normal on its surface and distributed over its area. For better design structures, ...

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    9.12 : Fluid Pressure over Curved Plate of Constant Width01:12

    9.12 : Fluid Pressure over Curved Plate of Constant Width

    When a curved plate of constant width is submerged in a liquid, the pressure acting normal to the plate varies continuously both in magnitude and ...

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    9.13 : Fluid Pressure over Flat Plate of Variable Width01:02

    9.13 : Fluid Pressure over Flat Plate of Variable Width

    When a flat plate is submerged in a fluid, the fluid exerts pressure on the plate. This pressure can lead to many different phenomena, including drag and ...

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