Problem 7.79 The dimensions of the Gemini space-
craft (in meters) are aD0.70, bD0.88, cD0.74,
dD0.98, eD1.82, fD2.20, gD2.24, and hD2.98.
Determine the centroid of its volume.
y
x
d
a
b c
e
g
fh
Solution: The spacecraft volume consists of three truncated cones
(4) R2
3. The volume of the truncated cone is the difference of the
two volumes,
(5) VDL
3R3
R2R1. The centroid of the removed part of the
Beginning from the left, the volumes are (1) a truncated cone, (2) a
V2 0.5582 1.25
The total length of the spacecraft is 5.68 m, so the centroid of the
if it is implemented for a cone of known dimensions divided into
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