Masses are distributed in the x,y-plane as follows: 6.0 kg at (0.0,0.0)m,4.0 kg at (2.0,0.0)m,and 5.0 kg at (2.0,3.0)m.What is the x-coordinate of the center of gravity of this system of masses?
A)18 m
B)2.0 m
C)1.2 m
D)1.0 m

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The x-coordinate of the center of gravity is calculated using the formula: (Σmi*xi) / Σmi. Here, it is (6*0 + 4*2 + 5*2) / (6 + 4 + 5) = 1.2 m.

Masses Are Distributed in the X,y-Plane as Follows: 6