Four masses are arranged along a circle of radius $1 \ m$ as shown in the figure. The center of mass of this system of masses is at

  • A
    $-\frac{1}{5} \hat{i} - \frac{1}{5} \hat{j}$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{5} \hat{i} + \hat{j}$
  • C
    $\hat{i} - \frac{1}{5} \hat{j}$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{5} \hat{i} + \frac{1}{5} \hat{j}$

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