Three particles are placed in the xy plane. A 30-g particle is located at (3, 4) m, and a 40-g particle is located at (-2, -2) m. Where must a 20-g particle be placed so that the center of mass of the three-particle system is at the origin? p q# 4 p. 242 chap 7 O(-3,-1) m O(+1, +3) m O(+3, -1) m O (-0.5, -2) m O(-1, -3) m

Three particles are placed in the xy plane. A 30-g particle is located at (3, 4) m, and a 40-g particle is located at (-2, -2) m. Where must a 20-g particle be placed so that the center of mass of the three-particle system is at the origin? p q# 4 p. 242 chap 7 O(-3,-1) m O(+1, +3) m O(+3, -1) m O (-0.5, -2) m O(-1, -3) m

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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

1st Edition

ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter10: Systems Of Particles And Conservation Of Momentum

Section: Chapter Questions

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