Three identical spheres each of mass $M$ are placed at the corners of a right angled triangle with mutually perpendicular sides equal to $3\,m$ each. Taking point of intersection of mutually perpendicular sides as origin, the magnitude of position vector of centre of mass of the system will be $\sqrt{x} m$. The value of $x$ is

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  • A

    $2$

  • B

    $3$

  • C

    $4$

  • D

    $1$

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