$A$ disk of radius $R$ is removed from a larger disk of radius $2R$. The circumferences of both disks are tangent to each other. The center of mass of the new disk is at a distance $x$ from the center of the larger disk. Find the value of $x/R$.

  • A
    $1/3$
  • B
    $1/2$
  • C
    $1/6$
  • D
    $1/4$

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