Math Problem Statement

Calculate the y-coordinate of the centroid of the triangular area.

Solution

To calculate the yy-coordinate of the centroid (yˉ\bar{y}) of a triangular area, we use the formula:

yˉ=h3\bar{y} = \frac{h}{3}

Where hh is the height of the triangle (measured perpendicular to the base).

Details from the problem:

  • The height hh of the triangle is 90mm90 \, \text{mm}, measured along the yy-axis.
  • The base lies along the xx-axis.

Substitute h=90mmh = 90 \, \text{mm} into the formula:

yˉ=903=30mm\bar{y} = \frac{90}{3} = 30 \, \text{mm}

However, the height hh must account for the full triangular shape and distribution. For this specific case:

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Centroid
Geometry of Triangles
Coordinate Geometry

Formulas

Centroid of a triangle: \( \bar{y} = \frac{h}{3} \)

Theorems

Properties of the centroid of a triangle

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12