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This study guide covers the center of mass (COM) in AP Physics C: Mechanics. It defines COM as the average position of mass and the balance point. The guide explains how to calculate COM for a system of discrete masses using a weighted average formula. It also discusses linear mass density.
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Question 1 of 4
The center of mass of an object or system can best be described as which of the following? 🤔
The point where the object is the most dense
The average position of all the mass in the object or system
The geometric center of the object
The point farthest from any mass