Centriod of Right Circular Cone

Centroid of right circular cone lies at a height h/4 from reference x-axis. As shown in figure below;

 

Location of Centroid

Location of Centroid

Example

Find the centroid of right circular cone whose diameter is 10cm and having height of 20cm.

Centroid of right circular cone

Solution

Centroid of right circular cone lies at height h/4 from base of cone or from reference x-axis

Y = h/4 = 20/4 = 5cm.

Location of Centroid

Location of Centroid

 

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  1. Antione Cunio April 22, 2013

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