$A$ straight rod of length $L$ has one of its ends at the origin and the other at $x = L$. If the mass per unit length of the rod is given by $\lambda = Ax$ (where $A$ is a constant),then where is its center of mass from the origin?

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

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