Multiple Choice
Three masses are positioned along the x-axis.Their masses and positions are m1 = m with x1 = 1 m,m2 = 2m with x2 = 2 m,and m3 = 4m with x3 = 3 m.What is the x-coordinate of the center of mass of this system,to the nearest tenth?
A) 4.7 m
B) 2.4 m
C) 2.0 m
D) 1.1 m
E) Not enough information
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