Two semicircular rings of linear mass densities $\lambda$ and $3\lambda$ and of radius $R$ each are joined to form a complete ring. The distance of the center of mass of the complete ring from its geometrical center is

  • A
    $\frac{2R}{3\pi}$
  • B
    $\frac{R}{\pi}$
  • C
    $\frac{2R}{\pi}$
  • D
    $\frac{R}{3\pi}$

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