Three Masses Are Located in the X-Y Plane

question 82

Multiple Choice

Three masses are located in the x-y plane as follows: a mass of 6 kg is at (0 m, 0 m) , a mass of 4 kg is at (3 m, 0 m) , and a mass of 2 kg is at (0 m, 3 m) . Where is the center of mass (or center of gravity) of the system?

• A) (1 m, 0.5 m)
• B) (2 m, 1 m)
• C) (1 m, 1 m)
• D) (0.5 m, 1 m)
• E) (1 m, 2 m)

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