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A uniform triangular lamina has vertices at (0,0), (6,0), and (0,8). What are the coordinates of its center of mass?

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Explanation

For a uniform triangular lamina, the center of mass is at the centroid, given by the average of the vertices. X = 0+6+03 = 2, Y = 0+0+83 = 83≈2.67m. Coordinates: (2,83).