Four Smiley Faces Are Situated Along the X Axis as Follows

question 42

Multiple Choice

Four smiley faces are situated along the x axis as follows: m₁ = 5 kg at 0.0 m,m₂ = 3 kg at 4.0 m,m₃ = 3 kg at x m,and m₄ = 2 kg at 8.0 m.If the center of mass is situated at 3.54 m,where is m₃ located?

• A)3.5 m
• B)7.0 m
• C)6.0 m
• D)4.0 m
• E)5.0 m

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