Three Small Masses Are Positioned as Follows: 2

question 60

Multiple Choice

Three small masses are positioned as follows: 2.0 kg at (0.0 m, 0.0 m) , 2.0 kg at (2.0 m, 0.0 m) , and 4.0 kg at (2.0 m, 1.0 m) . Determine the coordinates of the center of mass (or center of gravity) of
This system.

• A) (0.50 m, 1.5 m)
• B) (2.5 m, 1.5 m)
• C) (1.5 m, 0.50 m)
• D) (2.5 m, 0.50 m)

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