Point-masses mi are located on the x-axis as shown. Find the moment M of the system about the origin and the center of mass x.

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Point-masses mi are located on the x-axis as shown. Find the moment M of the system about the origin and the center of mass x.
M1 = 10
m2 = 12
m3 = 17
-5-4 -3-2-1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Transcribed Image Text:M1 = 10 m2 = 12 m3 = 17 -5-4 -3-2-1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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