APFIVE Change in Center of Mass
A system consists of three particles with masses m, 2m, and 3m arranged in a triangle. If the 3m mass is suddenly removed from the system without applying any external forces, what happens to the center of mass of the remaining system?
A
It moves toward where the 3m mass was located
B
It remains in exactly the same position
C
Its behavior cannot be determined without coordinates
D
It moves away from where the 3m mass was located
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