Centre of mass by integration — A/L Combined Mathematics
NIE competency: Finds the centre of mass of simple geometrical bodies using integration
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1. Start here · ExplanationKhan Academy Calculus — Centroid and Centre of Mass Using Definite Integrals
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Source: Khan Academy — Calculus 1 -
2. Then · Official syllabus resourceNIE Sri Lanka — syllabuses and teacher guides
This link opens the site's home page. Search there for: Integration Techniques for Hemispheres, Cones and Curved Shells
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Source: National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka (NIE)
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