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Three point masses `m_(1) = 2Kg, m_(2) = 4kg and m_(3)= 6kg` are kept at the three corners of an equilateral triangle of side 1 m. Find the locationo of their center of mass.

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To find the center of mass of three point masses located at the corners of an equilateral triangle, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the masses and their coordinates We have three point masses: - \( m_1 = 2 \, \text{kg} \) at point A (0, 0) - \( m_2 = 4 \, \text{kg} \) at point B (1, 0) - \( m_3 = 6 \, \text{kg} \) at point C ...
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