Question

A uniform rod of length 0.8 m and mass 1.4 kg, has two point masses at each end. The point mass on the left end has a mass 1.2 kg, and the one on the right end has a mass 3 kg. Calculate the location of the center of mass of this system in terms of the distance from the left end.

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

1.2(0) + 3(0.8) + 1.4(0.8/2) / (1.2 + 3 + 1.4) = 0.5285714... ≈ 0.53 m