John's mass is 86 kg, and Barbara's is 55 kg. He is standing on the x axis

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John's mass is 86 kg, and Barbara's is 55 kg. He is standing on the x axis at xJ = + 9.0 m, while she is standing on the x axis at xB = +2.0 m. They switch positions. How far and in which direction does their center of mass move as a result of the switch?
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Physics

ISBN: 978-1118486894

10th edition

Authors: David Young, Shane Stadler

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