Mechanics → Systems of Particles and Linear Momentum → Worked Example
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Worked Example

Problem:
Find center of mass of two particles at positions $x_1 = 0$, $x_2 = 4$ with equal mass.

Solution

$$ R = \frac{x_1 + x_2}{2} = 2 $$