The centre of mass of two thin uniform rods of the same length $L$ but made of different materials and kept as shown in the figure can be,if the meeting point is the origin of coordinates:

  • A
    $(L/2, L/2)$
  • B
    $(2L/3, L/2)$
  • C
    $(L/3, L/3)$
  • D
    $(L/3, L/6)$

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