Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Representation of data

Representation of data — practice question

Fig. 1 shows the cross-section of a solid cylinder from which a cylindrical hole has been drilled to form a uniform prism. The cylinder has radius $5r$ and the hole has radius $r$. The centre of the hole is $2r$ from the centre of the cylinder.
(i)[4]

Find, in terms of $r$, the distance of the centre of mass of the prism from the centre of the cylinder.

(ii)[4]

Find the coefficient of friction between the prism and the plane.

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