Center of Mass: Three small masses are positioned at the following coordinates: 3.0 kg at (3.0 m, 2.0 m); 4.0 kg at (0.0 m, -1.0 m); and 5.0 kg at (5.0 m, -7.0 m). What are the coordinates of the center of mass (or center of gravity) of this system?
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
(2.8 m, -2.8 m)
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