Assume that the average mass of each of the approximately 1 billion people in China is 55 kg. Assume that they all gather in one place and climb to the top of 2 m high ladders. The center of mass of the Earth (mg = 5.90 x 10 24 kg) is then displaced (A 1.84 x 10-23 m. (B) 1.80 x 10-13 m. 0 m. D 1.84 x 10-14 m. E) 2 m.

Assume that the average mass of each of the approximately 1 billion people in China is 55 kg. Assume that they all gather in one place and climb to the top of 2 m high ladders. The center of mass of the Earth (mg = 5.90 x 10 24 kg) is then displaced (A 1.84 x 10-23 m. (B) 1.80 x 10-13 m. 0 m. D 1.84 x 10-14 m. E) 2 m.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology Update (No access codes included)

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Chapter2: Motion In One Dimension

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Problem 2.45P: In Chapter 9, we will define the center of mass of an object and prove that its motion is described...

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