In a system where (n-1) equal point masses each of mass m are placed at the vertices of a regular n-polygon, while the vacant vertex has a position vector a with respect to the center of the polygon, what is the position vector of the center of mass?

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In a system where (n-1) equal point masses each of mass m are placed at the vertices of a regular n-polygon, while the vacant vertex has a position vector a with respect to the center of the polygon, what is the position vector of the center of mass?, n − 1 1 ​ a, 1 − n 1 ​ a, 1 − n 2 1 ​ a, n 2 − 1 1 ​ a

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Correct Option is : (B) 1 − n 1 ​ a

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