Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Center of Mass and Linear Momentum - Problems - Page 256: 119

Answer

x = 0.5 m

Work Step by Step

Each block is assumed to have uniform density, so that the center of mass of each block is at its geometric center (the positions of which are given in the table [see problem statement] at t=0 ). Thus, x = −0.50 m at t=0.
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