The figure shows a composite slab with dimensions d₁ = 11.2 cm, d₂ = 2.93 cm, and d3= 13.6 cm. Half the slab consists of aluminum (density = 2.70 g/cm³3) and half consists of iron (density = 7.85 g/cm³). What are (a) the x coordinate, (b) the y coordinate, and (c) the z coordinate of the slab's center of mass? (a) Number i (b) Number (c) Number i Units Units Units Iron 24₁ Aluminum < Midpoint >

The figure shows a composite slab with dimensions d₁ = 11.2 cm, d₂ = 2.93 cm, and d3= 13.6 cm. Half the slab consists of aluminum (density = 2.70 g/cm³3) and half consists of iron (density = 7.85 g/cm³). What are (a) the x coordinate, (b) the y coordinate, and (c) the z coordinate of the slab's center of mass? (a) Number i (b) Number (c) Number i Units Units Units Iron 24₁ Aluminum < Midpoint >

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The figure shows a composite slab with dimensions d₁ = 11.2 cm, d₂ = 2.93 cm, and d3 = 13.6 cm. Half the slab consists of aluminum
(density = 2.70 g/cm³) and half consists of iron (density = 7.85 g/cm³). What are (a) the x coordinate, (b) the y coordinate, and (c) the z
coordinate of the slab's center of mass?
(a) Number i
(b) Number
(c) Number i
Units
Units
Units
Iron
2d
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Aluminum
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