The mass per unit length of a rod of length $3 \ m$ varies in proportion to the distance $x$ from one of its ends. The center of mass of this rod from that end is at a distance of ........ $m$.

  • A
    $1.5$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $2.5$
  • D
    $3$

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