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15. Rotational Equilibrium / Center of Mass & Simple Balance / Problem 2

Consider a scenario, in which three distinct spherical masses are joined together by a rigid bar of negligible mass. Determine the coordinates of the center of mass for this configuration.

A

x_cm = 0.09 m , y_cm = 0.042 m

B

x_cm = 0.32 m , y_cm = 0.088 m

C

x_cm = 0.18 m , y_cm = 0.073 m

D

x_cm = 0.22 m , y_cm = 0.064 m

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