Introduction to centroids (statics)

This engineering statics tutorial introduces the concept of centroids. A centroid is the centre of area of a geometric shape. Centroid calculations will be very important in calculating the resultant of distributed loads (basically the equivalent point load of a distributed load that would cause the same moment about a point). Centroids are also used to calculate the centre of mass of objects.
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Sir in the right tringle. In the opposite of the angle. Isn't 1/3 (h) and 2/3 (h) instead of 1/3 (b) and 2/3 (b)?

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at 1:03 ish shouldn't the vertical position of the triangle's centroid be 1/3 * h, and 2/3 * h. instead of times b?

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