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6(i)(b)
A hollow ice cream cone has height 6 cm.
Where is the position of its centre of gravity from the broad base?
Topic: Centre of gravity of a hollow cone
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Answer
Exam answer
2 cm from the broad base.
Explanation
For a thin hollow cone, the centre of gravity lies at h/3 from the base: 6/3 = 2 cm.
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