Let S1 and S2 be disjoint laminas in the xy-plane of mass m1 and m2 with centers of mass (xÌ…1, yÌ…1) and (xÌ…2, yÌ…2). Show that the center of mass (xÌ…, yÌ…) of the combined lamina S1 ( S2 satisfies

with a similar formula for yÌ…. Conclude that in finding (xÌ…, yÌ…) the two laminas can be treated as if they were point masses at (xÌ…1, yÌ…1) and (xÌ…2, yÌ…2).

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