$A$ large number of particles are placed around the origin, each at a distance $R$ from the origin. The distance of the center of mass of the system from the origin is

  • A
    equal to $R$
  • B
    less than or equal to $R$
  • C
    greater than $R$
  • D
    greater than or equal to $R$

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