The Center of Mass (Or Center of Gravity) of a Two-Particle

question 64

Multiple Choice

The center of mass (or center of gravity) of a two-particle system is at the origin. One particle is located at (3.0 m, 0.0 m) and has a mass of 2.0 kg. The other particle has a mass of 3.0 kg. What is
The location of the 3.0-kg particle?

• A) (3.0 m, 0.0 m)
• B) (-2.0 m, 0.0 m)
• C) (2.0 m, 0.0 m)
• D) (-3.0 m, 0.0 m)

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