Two masses, 8kg and 12 kg are connected by a straight massless stick. Carol holds the 8 kg mass in her hand declaring it to be the center of the universe. Where is the center of mass of the combines two masses? a. At the 8 kg mass b. Between the masses, closer to the 8 kg mass c. Between the masses, closer to the 12 kg mass d. Further away from carol than the length of the stick

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Two masses, 8kg and 12 kg are connected by a straight massless stick. Carol holds the 8 kg mass in her hand declaring it to be the center of the universe.

Where is the center of mass of the combines two masses?

a. At the 8 kg mass

b. Between the masses, closer to the 8 kg mass

c. Between the masses, closer to the 12 kg mass

d. Further away from carol than the length of the stick

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