Question

a 3.0 kg particle is located on the x-axis at x = −7.0 m and a 5.0 kg particle is on the x axis at x = 3.0 m. what is the center of mass of this two–particle system?

Answer 1

Answer: At x = -0.75

Explanation:

Find the center of mass by plugging into the equation.

(3.0 * -7.0 + 5.0 * 3.0) / (3.0 + 5.0) = -0.75