Three identical spheres, each of mass $1\ kg$ are placed touching each other with their centres on a straight line. Their centres are marked $K, L$ and $M$ respectively. The distance of centre of mass of the system from $K$ is

  • A

    $\frac{{KL + KM + LM}}{3}$

  • B

    $\frac{{KL + KM}}{3}$

  • C

    $\frac{{KL + LM}}{3}$

  • D

    $\frac{{KM + LM}}{3}$

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