The variation of density of a cylindrical thick and long rod is $\rho = \rho_0 \frac{x^2}{L^2}$. The position of its centre of mass from the $x = 0$ end is:

  • A
    $2L/3$
  • B
    $L/2$
  • C
    $L/3$
  • D
    $3L/4$

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