Center of Mass and Center of Gravity 8.2 | General Physics

Chad provides a comprehensive lesson on the Center of Mass and Center of Gravity. Center of Mass vs Center of Gravity He begins by distinguishing between Center of Mass and Center of Gravity, but then explains that for the typical physics problem and most practical applications the terms will be synonymous. As long as an object is in a uniform gravitational field, an object's center of mass will also be its center of gravity. But for objects in a non-uniform gravitational field, that won't necessarily be the case. How to Determine the Center of Mass Practically He then explains what the center of mass is and demonstrates how one would practically determine the center of mass of an irregular object by hanging it from a string. Center of Mass Calculations Finally, Chad concludes the lesson by providing the center of gravity formula and solving two center of gravity calculations. He shows how to determine the center of gravity in two dimensions, calculating both the x-component and y-component of the center of gravity. 00:00 Lesson Introduction 01:01 Center of Gravity Formula (x and y coordinates) 01:26 How to Determine the Center of Mass of a Wrench 03:12 How to Calculate the Center of Gravity between Point Masses Connected by a Massless Rod 14:05 How to Calculate the Center of Gravity between Point Masses Connected by a Rod with Mass Check out Chad's General Physics Master Course: https://www.chadsprep.com/physics-you... #generalphysics #physicstutorial