**Problem Statement:**The figure illustrates a three-particle system comprising masses of \( m_1 = 1.2 \, \text{kg} \), \( m_2 = 4.8 \, \text{kg} \), and \( m_3 = 7.0 \, \text{kg} \). Determine (a) the x-coordinate and (b) the y-coordinate of the system's center of mass.**Diagram Description:**The diagram is a Cartesian coordinate system with x and y axes marked in meters (m). It presents three points, each labeled with their respective masses:- \( m_1 \) is located at the coordinate (1, 0).- \( m_2 \) is positioned at the coordinate (2, 1).- \( m_3 \) sits at the coordinate (0, 2).**Questions:**(a) Calculate the x-coordinate of the center of mass.- **Number:** [Input field]- **Units:** [Dropdown menu](b) Calculate the y-coordinate of the center of mass.- **Number:** [Input field]- **Units:** [Dropdown menu]

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The figure shows a three-particle system, with masses m₁ = 1.2 kg, m₂ = 4.8 kg, and m3 = 7.0 kg. What are (a) the x coordinate and (b) the y coordinate of the system's center of mass? (a) Number (b) Number Units Units 2 1 0 M₁ O lov 2 M₂ 3 -x (m)

The figure shows a three-particle system, with masses m₁ = 1.2 kg, m₂ = 4.8 kg, and m3 = 7.0 kg. What are (a) the x coordinate and (b) the y coordinate of the system's center of mass? (a) Number (b) Number Units Units 2 1 0 M₁ O lov 2 M₂ 3 -x (m)

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**Problem Statement:**

The figure illustrates a three-particle system comprising masses of \( m_1 = 1.2 \, \text{kg} \), \( m_2 = 4.8 \, \text{kg} \), and \( m_3 = 7.0 \, \text{kg} \). Determine (a) the x-coordinate and (b) the y-coordinate of the system's center of mass.

**Diagram Description:**

The diagram is a Cartesian coordinate system with x and y axes marked in meters (m). It presents three points, each labeled with their respective masses:

- \( m_1 \) is located at the coordinate (1, 0).
- \( m_2 \) is positioned at the coordinate (2, 1).
- \( m_3 \) sits at the coordinate (0, 2).

**Questions:**

(a) Calculate the x-coordinate of the center of mass.

- **Number:** [Input field]
- **Units:** [Dropdown menu]

(b) Calculate the y-coordinate of the center of mass.

- **Number:** [Input field]
- **Units:** [Dropdown menu]

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