Center of Gravity

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If w and W are two weights, then their center of gravity c is as shown. The moment of W about C should equal the moment of w about C. W X CW = w X Cw. The center of gravity is the average location of the weight of an object.

Source

International Correspondence Schools A Textbook on Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (Scranton, PA: International Textbook Company, 1897)

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