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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

`A`

B

`B`

C

`C`

D

`D`

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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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