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Find polygon center of gravity

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One can find in GeoGebra center of gravity of a polygon. Ie. the location(CG), where the character's weight is distributed evenly around. One can say, if the figure is set exactly on top of a needle in the center of gravity, then figure balancing on top of the needle.

Danish

  1. Make a random shape using. Polygon tool .
  2. It is now polygon1.
  3. Now type the following in the input field (you turn the input field to the submenu show)..
    Weigh Point[polygon1]
  4. Now we have a center of gravity for polygon1. (In the illustration, the point H)

 

English

The function can be found by selecting the English language – under settings – language – English.

Then do the following:

  1. Change language to English. (under Settings – language – English)
  2. Make a random shape using. Polygon tool .
  3. It is now polygon1.
  4. Write now following input field:
    centroid[polygon1]
  5. Now we have a center of gravity for polygon1. (In the illustration, the point H)
  6. Now you can change spoget back to Danish.

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