Centroid of right circular cone lies at a height h/4 from reference x-axis. As shown in figure below;
Location of Centroid
Example
Find the centroid of right circular cone whose diameter is 10cm and having height of 20cm.
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