The masses and positions (in rectangular coordinates) of four particles are as follows: $1 \ kg$ at $(a, a)$,$2 \ kg$ at $(-a, a)$,$3 \ kg$ at $(-a, -a)$,and $4 \ kg$ at $(a, -a)$. The position vector of the centre of mass of the system of four particles is:

  • A
    $-0.4 a \hat{i} - 0.2 a \hat{j}$
  • B
    $-0.4 a \hat{i} - 0.4 a \hat{j}$
  • C
    $0$
  • D
    $-0.4 a \hat{j}$

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