the x coordinate is given as X = m1x1 + m2x2 / (m1 + m2) here, m1 = 0.5 kg m2 = 1 kg x1 = -1 x2 = 3 so, we have X = [(0.5 × -1) + (1 × 3)] / [0.5 + 1] = (-0.5 + 3) / 1.5 so, X = 1.66 and similarly the y coordinate is given as Y = m1y1 + m2y2 / (m1 + m2) here, y1 = 2 y2 = 4 so, we have Y = [(0.5 × 2) + (1 × 4)] / [0.5 + 1] = (1 + 4) / 1.5 so, Y = 3.33 thus, the coordinates of center of mass will be (X,Y) = (1.66, 3.33)
Two bodies of mass $$0.5$$ kg and $$1$$ kg are lying in xy plane at $$( -1, 2)$$ and $$(3, 4)$$ respectively. What are the co-ordinates of the centre of mass?
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