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A uniform wire of length `l` is bent into the shape of 'V' as shown. The distance of its centre of mass from the vertex A is :-

A

`l//2`

B

`(lsqrt3)/(4)`

C

`(lsqrt3)/(8)`

D

None of these

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C
`bar(x) = (l)/(4)cos30^(@) = (sqrt3l)/(8)`
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