$A$ uniform wire is bent into a $U$ shape with side lengths $l, 2l,$ and $l$. The coordinates of the center of mass of each segment are shown in the figure. The coordinates of the center of mass of the system are:

  • A
    $\left( \frac{l}{4}, \frac{l}{4} \right)$
  • B
    $(l, l)$
  • C
    $\left( l, \frac{l}{4} \right)$
  • D
    $\left( \frac{l}{4}, l \right)$

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