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If all the particles of a system lie in y-z plane, the x-coordinate of the centre of mass will be zero. Is this statement true or false?

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`x_(CM)=(m_1x_1+m_2x_2)/(m_1+m_2)`
`x_1=x_2=0impliesx_(CM)=0`
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