Two point masses $M$ each are placed at $(L, 0)$ and $(-L, 0)$. $A$ third point mass $M$ is uniformly rotating on the circle $x^2 + y^2 = L^2$. The equation of the path traced by the $COM$ of the $3$ point masses is:

  • A
    $x^2 + y^2 = L^2$
  • B
    $x^2 + y^2 = L^2/3$
  • C
    $x = y = 0$
  • D
    $x^2 + y^2 = L^2/9$

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