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A thick uniform wire is bent into the shape of the letter "`U`" as shown. Which point indicates the location of the center of mass of this wire ? A is the midpoint of the line joining mid points of two parallel sides of '`U`' shaped wire.

A

`A`

B

`B`

C

`C`

D

`D`

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B
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`A` is centre of mass of vertical rods.
`C` is centre of mass horizontal rod
Centre of mass of system is `B`
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