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Moment of inertia of a circular wire of mass `M` and radius `R` about its diameter is :

A

`(MR^(2))/(2)`

B

`MR^(2)`

C

`2MR^(2)`

D

`(MR^(2))/(4)`

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A
We know that `M.I` of a circular wire of mass `M` and radius `R` about its diameter is `(MR^(2))/(2)`.
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    B
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    C
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