$A$ uniform thin rod of length $L$ and mass $M$ is placed along the $x$-axis with one end at the origin. Find the position of the centre of mass of the rod.

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

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