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PHYSICS LAB CENTER OF MASS Aim: To find the center of mass of various shapes. Shapes: Center of Mass: Towards the middle, a little eastwards. Where all edges are furthest possible. Center of Gravity: In the middle of the width of the shape, since it's symmetrical. Towards the lower part of it vertically. Center of Mass: Totally symmetrical shape, therefore center of mass is exactly in the center. Center of Mass: Furthest possible away from each edge, towards the middle of the shape. Conclusion: All the shapes have the center of mass towards the middle. They all have the center of mass the furthest from each edge as possible. The shapes that are symmetrical have the center of mass in the middle, whereas the square shape has it exactly in its center, since its symmetrical anyway you look at it. The triangle, vertically symmetrical, also has a center of mass in its middle horizontally, although not vertically....

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