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Two small-sized objects are placed on a uniform 9.00kg plastic beam 3.00m long, as shown in the figure below (Figure 1) . Assume that m₁ = 7.85kg and m₂ = 7.60k

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A. Find the location of the center of mass of this system by setting x=0 at the left end of the beam.

B. Find the location of the center of mass of this system by setting x=0 at the right end of the beam.

C.

Do you get the same result both ways?

Do you get the same result both ways?

Yes
No

Show transcribed image text Two small-sized objects are placed on a uniform 9.00kg plastic beam 3.00m long, as shown in the figure  (Figure 1) . Assume that m₁ = 7.85kg and m₂ = 7.60k A.Find the location of the center of mass of this system by setting x=0 at the left end of the beam. B.Find the location of the center of mass of this system by setting x=0 at the right end of the beam. C. Do you get the same result both ways? Do you get the same result both ways?