A 1.0-g bead is at (-2.0 cm, 2.0 cm), a 2.0-g bead is at (2.0 cm, -4.0 cm), and a 3.0-g bead is at (2.0 cm, 0.0 cm). What are the coordinates of the center of mass of this system of beads?

What will be an ideal response?


1.3 cm, -1.0 cm

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a.
0.44

b.
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c.
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d.
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e.
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