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PRACTICE / Center of mass
Where is the balance point?
Two point masses lie on an x axis: 2 kg at x = 0 and 3 kg at x = 10 m.
Find the centre-of-mass coordinate.
Organize the givens & assumptions
- m₁ = 2 kg at 0 m
- m₂ = 3 kg at 10 m
Point masses on a common x axis; positions measured from the same origin.
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- B
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- D
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