Two objects of mass $10\,kg$ and $20\,kg$ respectively are connected to the two ends of a rigid rod of length $10\,m$ with negligible mass. The distance of the center of mass of the system from the $10\,kg$ mass is:

  • A
    $\frac{20}{3}\,m$
  • B
    $10\,m$
  • C
    $5\,m$
  • D
    $\frac{10}{3}\,m$

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