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 $Ax$ (where $A$ is a constant), then where is its mass centre from origin ?

  • A

    $L/3$

  • B

    $L/2$

  • C

    $2\, L/3$

  • D

    $3\, L/4$

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