Two particles of mass $5\, kg$ and $10\, kg$ respectively are attached to the two ends of a rigid rod of length $1\, m$ with negligible mass. The centre of mass of the system from the $5\, kg$ particle is nearly at a distance of $..........\, cm$.

  • A
    $80$
  • B
    $33$
  • C
    $50$
  • D
    $67$

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