A system composed of the following particles: a 0.500 kgkg particle at the origin; a 1.25 kgkg particle at xx = 0.150 mm, yy = 0.200 mm; and a 0.750 kgkg particle at xx = 0.200 mm, yy = -0.800 mm. Find the xx-coordinate of the center of mass of the system. b) Find the yy-coordinate of the center of mass of the system. Express your answer with the appropriate units.

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A system composed of the following particles: a 0.500 kgkg particle at the origin; a 1.25 kgkg particle at xx = 0.150 mm, yy = 0.200 mm; and a 0.750 kgkg particle at xx = 0.200 mm, yy = -0.800 mm. Find the xx-coordinate of the center of mass of the system.

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Find the yy-coordinate of the center of mass of the system.
Express your answer with the appropriate units.
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