Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Center of Mass and Linear Momentum - Problems - Page 246: 3a

Answer

The x-coordinate of the center of mass is $~~-6.5~cm$

Work Step by Step

By symmetry, the x-coordinate of the center of mass is: $x_{com} = -\frac{d_3}{2}$ $x_{com} = -\frac{13.0~cm}{2}$ $x_{com} = -6.5~cm$ The x-coordinate of the center of mass is $~~-6.5~cm$
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