Center of Mass Motion Analysis
A robotic system with a total mass of 10 kg has internal moving parts. The system slides down a frictionless incline, and its center of mass moves with constant acceleration. Which of the following is the most appropriate method for analyzing the motion of the robot’s center of mass?
A
Model as a rigid body with variable moment of inertia
B
Apply conservation of energy to each moving part
C
Sum forces on each individual component separately
D
Treat the robot as a single 10 kg particle at its center of mass
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