The mass per unit length of a rod of length $l$ is given by $\lambda = \frac{M_0 x}{l}$,where $M_0$ is a constant and $x$ is the distance from one end of the rod. The position of the center of mass of the rod is:

  • A
    $\frac{4l}{3}$
  • B
    $\frac{l}{3}$
  • C
    $\frac{2l}{3}$
  • D
    $\frac{5l}{3}$

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