A 10.2-kg mass is located at the origin, and a 4.6-kg mass is located at x = 8.1 cm. Assuming g is constant, what is the location of the center of mass x_com and the location of the center of gravity x_cog of the two masses? Are the locations the same? Why or why not?

Answer:

Yes, location of center of mass is same as center of gravity as gravitational acceleration g is constant i.e gravitational field is uniform.

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