Centre of gravity – solid figure

In this learning path you will learn how to calculate centre of gravity of geometrical solid figure and centre of gravity of rotated geometrical solid figure.

Motivation phase
Let's play

Play the game and remember what you have learned so far about the centre of gravity.

Information phase
Presentation

Watch the presentation and discover how to calculate centre of gravity in geometrical solid figures.

Information phase
Presentation

Watch the presentation and discover how to calculate centre of gravity in rotated geometrical solid figures.

Consolidation phase
Calculate and conclude

As shown in the picture, calculate the surface area, volume, and weight of the sphere if its specific weight is γ=78 N/dm3, where it is a semicircle of radius 50 cm and 70 cm. What do you conclude? Do the values increase with an increase in radius or not? Why?

Resource information

Level: Level 3
Subject: Mechanics
Language: English
Estimated time to complete: 10-15 minutes