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 (or center of gravity) of this system of beads?

What will be an ideal response?


1.3 cm, -1.0 cm

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