$A$ thin bar of length $L$ has a mass per unit length $\lambda$ that increases linearly with distance $x$ from one end. If its total mass is $M$ and its mass per unit length at the lighter end $(x=0)$ is $\lambda_0$,then the distance of the centre of mass from the lighter end is:

  • A
    $\frac{L}{2} - \frac{\lambda_0 L^2}{4M}$
  • B
    $\frac{L}{3} + \frac{\lambda_0 L^2}{8M}$
  • C
    $\frac{2L}{3} - \frac{\lambda_0 L^2}{6M}$
  • D
    $\frac{L}{3} + \frac{\lambda_0 L^2}{4M}$

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