Question

Centre of gravity of a thin hollow cone lies on the axis of symmmetry at a height of

a.

one-half of the total height above base

b.

one-third of the total height above base

c.

one-fourth of the total height above base

d.

none of these.

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Answer: (b).one-third of the total height above base

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