A system of 3 masses is located as follows: m1 = m0 at (0, L), m2 = 2m0 at the origin, and m3 = 3m0 at (3L, 0). Where is the center of mass of these masses
A. L/6, 3L/2
B. 5L/6, 3L/2
C. 2L/13, 5L/6
D. 3L/2, L/6
Ans: D. 3L/2, L/6
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