Three Small Masses Are Positioned as Follows: 2

question 44

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

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