Center of Mass: Three masses are located in the x-y plane as follows: a mass of 6 kg is at (0 m, 0 m), a mass of 4 kg is at (3 m, 0 m), and a mass of 2 kg is at (0 m, 3 m). Where is the center of mass (or center of gravity) of the system?
A. (1 m, 2 m)
B. (2 m, 1 m)
C. (1 m, 1 m)
D. (1 m, 0.5 m)
E. (0.5 m, 1 m)
Answer: D
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