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A cubical box that has been constructed from uniform metal plate of negligible thickness. The box is open at the top and has edge length L=50 cm. Find (a) the x coordinate, (b) the y coordinate, and (c) the z coordinate of the center of mass of the box.

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(a)25 cm ; (b) 25 cm; (c) 20 cm
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