Three identical spheres,each of mass $1 \ kg$,are arranged as shown in the figure. If their centers of mass are at $P$,$Q$,and $R$ respectively,what is the distance of the center of mass of this system from point $P$?

  • A
    $\frac{PQ + PR + QR}{3}$
  • B
    $\frac{PQ + PR}{3}$
  • C
    $\frac{PQ + QR}{3}$
  • D
    $\frac{PR + QR}{3}$

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