Center of Mass: Three small masses are positioned as follows: 2.0 kg at (0.0 m, 0.0 m), 2.0 kg at (2.0 m, 0.0 m), and 4.0 kg at (2.0 m, 1.0 m). Determine the coordinates of the center of mass (or center of gravity) of this system.
A. (0.50 m, 1.5 m)
B. (1.5 m, 0.50 m)
C. (2.5 m, 1.5 m)
D. (2.5 m, 0.50 m)
Answer: B
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