Answer:
x = -1.20 m
y = -1.12 m
Explanation:
as we know that four masses and their position is given as
5.0 kg (0, 0)
2.9 kg (0, 3.2)
4 kg (2.5, 0)
8.3 kg (x, y)
As we know that the formula of center of gravity is given as




Similarly for y direction we have




The formula for potential energy is
E(p) = mgh
(Mass x gravity x height)
Therefore energy = (5.3)(9.8)(6.6)
= 342.8 J
How did I get 9.8?
9.8 is the constant for gravity
Speed is equal to distance traveled divided by the time. So it's 3.5 m/s