$A$ circular disc of radius $R$ is removed from one end of a bigger circular disc of radius $2R$. The centre of mass of the new disc is at a distance $\alpha R$ from the centre of the bigger disc. The value of $\alpha$ is

  • A
    $\frac{1}{2}$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{3}$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{4}$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{6}$

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