The distance between a carbon atom (m=12 u) and an oxygen atom (m + 16 u) in the CO molecule is 1.13\cdot10^{-10} m. How far from the carbon atom is the center of mass of the molecule?

CMIIh

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2021-02-25

The distance between a carbon atom (m=12 u) and an oxygen atom (m + 16 u) in the CO molecule is 1.131010 m. How far from the carbon atom is the center of mass of the molecule?

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Benedict

Benedict

Skilled2021-02-26Added 108 answers

Taking the carbon atom to be at the origin:
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