A thin 12-cm rod is made of an alloy whose density varies along its length according to the function shown in the figure. Assume density is measured in units of g/cm. The mass is the area under the density curve.  Estimate the center of mass at x.

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  1. A thin 12-cm rod is made of an alloy whose density varies along its length according to the function shown in the figure. Assume density is measured in units of g/cm. The mass is the area under the density curve.  Estimate the center of mass at x. 
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