Center of Mass Calculator

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x (center of mass)
2.4000 m

Weighted-average x-coordinate of the system

y (center of mass)3.6000 m
Total mass10 kg
Masses used3

Center of mass is at (2.4000 m, 3.6000 m).

  • The system of 3 masses has a total mass of 10 kg.
  • The center of mass is the single point where the entire mass of the system can be treated as concentrated for purposes of translational motion.
  • In 2D space, a net external force on the system makes the center of mass accelerate exactly as if it were a single particle with the total mass at that point.
  • If all masses were equal, the center of mass would sit at the simple geometric center. The heavier a mass, the more it pulls the center of mass toward its position.

Next stepTo check your result: mentally picture the heaviest mass - the center of mass should be closer to it than to any lighter mass.

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