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Two balls are placed a distance d apart The ball on the left has 3 times the mas

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Question

Two balls are placed a distance d apart The ball on the left has 3 times the mass of the ball on the left. The center of mass lies along the line between the two balls. Which of the following statements is true The center of mass is halfway between the two balls. The center of mass is 1/3 of d away from the ball on the left. The center of mass is 1/3 of d away from the ball on the right. The center of mass is 1/4 of d away from the ball on the left. The center of mass is 1/4 of d away from the ball on the right.

Explanation / Answer

the center of mass is 1/4 of d away from the ball on the left