Center of Mass (1D)
x_cm = Σ(m_i·x_i) / Σ(m_i)
What it says
The center of mass of a set of point masses on a line is the mass-weighted average of their positions.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
x_cm | Center of mass position (m) | L |
masses | List of masses (kg) | M |
positions | List of positions (m) | L |
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