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Question #214331

Masses of 50g, 100g, and 200g are placed at the 30 cm, 60 cm, and 80 cm mark, respectively, of a meterstick. If the mass of the meterstick is 300g, locate the center of gravity of the system.

Expert's answer

"50(50-30)+300(50-x)\\\\=100(60-50)+200(80-50)\\\\x=30\\ cm"

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