Four masses $1 \ kg, 1 \ kg, 2 \ kg$ and $2 \ kg$ are placed at the four corners $P, Q, R$ and $S$ of a square of side $a$ respectively. The center of mass of the system will be farthest from which of the following?

  • A
    $P$
  • B
    $R$ and $S$
  • C
    $R$
  • D
    $P$ and $Q$

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