We can extend this definition to find the centre of a system in more than one dimension. For example, in 2D: Σ' mar Mtotal -10 TCOM For example, if Mass 1 (m₁ =2 kg) is placed at (2 m, 0 m) and mass 2 (m2 -9 kg) is placed at (1 m, 0 m), find the centre of mass of the system. JSXGraph v1.4.4 Copyright (C) see https:/jsxgraph Arg 5 L 0.5 -0.5 M₂ M₁ + Mtotal Σ milli Mtotal 0 + ¹3. 1 10 T - X COM Mass 3 (m3-5 kg) is added to the system at (0 m, 0 m). Find the new centre of mass of the system. 15x Graph 91 414 Copyright (C)See https jevgraph
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