If the linear mass density of a rod of length $L$ varies as $\lambda = kx^3$,determine the position of its centre of mass (where $x$ is the distance from one of its ends and $k$ is a constant):

  • A
    $\frac{2L}{3}$
  • B
    $\frac{L}{2}$
  • C
    $\frac{4L}{5}$
  • D
    $\frac{5L}{4}$

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