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A machinist makes the object shown in the figure. The larger-diameter cylinder is made of...

A machinist makes the object shown in the figure. The larger-diameter cylinder is made of brass (density of 8.60 g/cm3); the smaller-diameter cylinder is made of aluminum (density of 2.70 g/cm3). The dimensions are r1 = 2.00 cm, r2 = 4.00 cm, d1 = 20.0 cm, and d2 = 4.00 cm.

a) Find the location of the center of mass.

b) If the object is on its side, as shown in the figure, is it in equilibrium? If yes, is this stable equilibrium?

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