Four particles of masses $m_1 = 2m$,$m_2 = 4m$,$m_3 = m$,and $m_4$ are placed at the four corners of a square. What should be the value of $m_4$ so that the centre of mass of all the four particles is exactly at the centre of the square?

  • A
    $2\,m$
  • B
    $8\,m$
  • C
    $6\,m$
  • D
    None of these

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