Find the position and the velocity of the center of mass

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A system consists of two particles. Particle 1 with mass 2.0 kg is located at (2.0 m, 6.0 m) and has a velocity of (2.6 m/s, 4.1 m/s). Particle 2 with mass 3.5 kg is located at (4.0 m, 1.0 m) and has a velocity of (2.1 m/s, 2.1 m/s).

(a) Determine the position and the velocity of the center of mass of the system.

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(b) Sketch the position and velocity vectors for the individual particles and for the center of mass.

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