Four Smiley Faces Are Situated Along the X Axis as Follows

question 36

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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