Three masses are positioned along the x-axis.Their masses and positions are m₁ = m with x₁ = 1 m,m₂ = 2m with x₂ = 2 m,and m₃ = 4m with x₃ = 3 m.What is the x-coordinate of the center of mass of this system,to the nearest tenth? A) 4.7 m B) 2.4 m C) 2.0 m D) 1.1 m E) Not enough information

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The x-coordinate of the center of mass is calculated using the formula: (m1*x1 + m2*x2 + m3*x3) / (m1 + m2 + m3). Substituting the given values: (m*1 + 2m*2 + 4m*3) / (m + 2m + 4m) = (1m + 4m + 12m) / 7m = 17m / 7m = 2.4 m.

Three Masses Are Positioned Along the X-Axis