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Which equation is correct in order to calculate the centre of gravity? The sum of the:
  • A
    Moments divided by the sum of the masses.
  • B
    Moments multiplied by the sum of the masses.
  • C
    Masses divided by the sum of the moments.
  • D
    Masses multiplied by the sum of the moments.

The centre of gravity of an object is calculated by taking the sum of its moments divided by the overall mass of the object.

The moment is the product of the weight and its location as measured from a set point called the origin.

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