A system of three particles with masses m1 = 3.0 kg, m2 = 4.0 kg and m3 = 8.0 kg is placed on a two dimensional xy plane. The scales on the axes are set by xs = 2.0 m and ys = 2.0 m. (a) Find out the x coordinate of the system’s center of mass. (b) Find out the y coordinate of the system’s center of mass. (c) Find out the acceleration of the system if an external force of 5 N acts on it.

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A system of three particles with masses m1 = 3.0 kg, m2 = 4.0 kg and m3 = 8.0 kg is placed on a two dimensional xy plane. The scales on the axes are set by xs = 2.0 m and ys = 2.0 m.

(a) Find out the x coordinate of the system’s center of mass.

(b) Find out the y coordinate of the system’s center of mass.

(c) Find out the acceleration of the system if an external force of 5 N acts on it.

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