A uniform square plate has a small piece \(Q\) of an irregular shape removed and glued to the center of the plate leaving a hole behind in the figure. The \(COM\) of the plate is now in the following quadrant of the \(x\text-y\) plane. 

              

1. \(\text{I}\) 
2. \(\text{II}\) 
3. \(\text{III}\) 
4. \(\text{IV}\)