As Shown in the Figure, a 60-Cm Length of Uniform

question 66

Multiple Choice

As shown in the figure, a 60-cm length of uniform wire, of mass 60 g, is bent into a right triangle. What are the x and y coordinates of the center of mass (or center of gravity) of this triangle?

• A)(8.0 cm, 3.0 cm)
• B)(8.0 cm, 5.0 cm)
• C)(9.0 cm, 4.0 cm)
• D)(10 cm, 3.0 cm)
• E)(10 cm, 5.0 cm)

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