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Three point masses `m_(1), m_(2) and m_(3)` are placed at the corners of a thin massless rectangular sheet `1.2m xx 1m)` as shown. Center of mass will be located at the point.

A

(0.8, 0.6) m

B

(0.6, 0.8) m

C

(0.4, 0.4) m

D

(0.5, 0.6) m

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