Finding the center of mass?

Question

We have a wire of 1 m and we bend it in a shape of S. When I say "in shape of S" I mean by sides being verticals and horizontals not curvey sides.

Okay so Four sides of the shape of S are 22.22 cm and one side is 11.11 cm, making it 1 m. So how do I find the center of mass:

1) by hanging the configuration, S, from a string or hook.
2) by measuring the configuration, S, and calculating the Center of mass with formulas.

And one more thing the sides could be on any side it doesnt matter.

Thanks in advance

i dont have the mass in this problem I only know the lengths so how do i calculate the center of mass

Answer 1

Hi. The center of mass will be directly over the balance point. Either method will work but the hanging method accounts for variation in material diameter and density automatically, and is therefore more accurate for a particular wire.

Answer 2

Go sit in a catholic church.