$A$ uniform rod of length $L$ is placed along the $x$-axis with one end at the origin. If the linear mass density of the rod varies as $\lambda(x) = ax$,where $a$ is a constant,find the position of the centre of mass of the rod.

  • A
    $L/2$
  • B
    $2L/3$
  • C
    $3L/4$
  • D
    $L/3$

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