Three point masses $m_1 = 1.6 \, kg$,$m_2 = 2.0 \, kg$,and $m_3 = 2.4 \, kg$ are placed at the corners of a thin massless rectangular sheet $(1.2 \, m \times 1.0 \, m)$ as shown. The center of mass will be located at the point ........... $m$.

  • A
    $(0.8, 0.6)$
  • B
    $(0.6, 0.8)$
  • C
    $(0.4, 0.4)$
  • D
    $(0.5, 0.6)$

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