Locate the centre of mass of the arrangement shown in the figure. The three rods are identical in mass and length.

  • A
    $\left(\frac{L}{2}, \frac{L}{2}\right)$
  • B
    $\left(\frac{L}{3}, 0\right)$
  • C
    $\left(\frac{L}{3}, \frac{L}{2}\right)$
  • D
    $\left(0, \frac{L}{3}\right)$

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