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Find the position of the center of mass of the system of the sun and Jupiter.

Part AFind the position of the center of mass of the system of the sun and Jupiter. (Since Jupiter is more massive than the rest of the planets combined, this is essentially the position of the center of mass of the solar system.)please answer in meters! (from the center of the sun)
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Dr. Juanita Wolff

Feb 20, 2025

Mass of the sun = 1.989 x 10^30 kg. Mass of Jupiter = 1.898 x 10^27 kg.Distance from sun to Jupiter = 778.5 million km.Center of mass = (1.898 x 10^27 kg)(778.5 million km)/(1.990 x 10^30 kg)= 742.51 million meters or 7.43 x 10^8 m.... Show More
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Dr. Juanita Wolff

Feb 20, 2025

Okay, what exactly do you need help with? What have you tried so far?... Show More
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