(I) The distance between a carbon atom(m=12u) and an oxygen atom(m=16u) in the CO molecule is 1.13x10-10m.How far from the carbon atom is the center of mass of the molecule?

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(I) The distance between a carbon atom(m=12u) and an oxygen atom(m=16u) in the CO molecule is 1.13x10-10m.
How far from the carbon atom is the center of mass of the molecule?

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