Three identical spheres of mass $1 \ kg$ each are arranged as shown in the figure. The centers of the spheres,which are touching each other,lie on a straight line. If their centers are denoted by $P, Q,$ and $R$,what is the distance of the center of mass of the system from $P$?

  • A
    $(PQ + PR) / 3$
  • B
    $(PQ + PR) / 2$
  • C
    $(PQ + QR) / 3$
  • D
    $(PR + QR) / 3$

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