Two point masses of $1.5 \ g$ and $2.5 \ g$ are placed at a distance of $16 \ cm$ from each other. If the center of mass is at a distance $x$ from the $1.5 \ g$ mass,then $x = \dots \ cm$.

  • A
    $10$
  • B
    $6$
  • C
    $13$
  • D
    $3$

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